Hand Lake Shelter
The Three Sisters from Hand Lake
- Easy (to shelter)
- 1 mile round trip
- 100 feet elevation gain
- Open July through October
- Use: hikers, horses
- Easy (to old wagon road)
- 2.6-mile loop
- 200 feet elevation gain
If you have but one hour to spend in the Wilderness consider investing it here, because this short walk provides as much interest as a trek. In just 2.6 miles you’ll pass wildflower meadows, mountain views, a rustic shelter, a lake, a lava flow, and a historic portion of the old McKenzie Wagon Road. There’s even a short (but safe) trailless section to add a touch of adventure.
Start by driving …
Crossing the lava flow on the old wagon road
Hand Lake Shelter
This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Central Oregon Cascades.