Highlight • Lake
Green Lakes
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Three Sisters Wilderness
Tips
Caro "LadyOutdoors"
October 7, 2022
Hiking
The Green Lakes are a popular spot for a hike into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Enjoy the stunning colors of the crystal clear lakes. If you are (a lot) more adventurous, you can extend you hike and summit Broken Top via the ridgeline from the northwestern side (this is a T4 trail next to the top).
Sue
July 10, 2023
Hiking
The western edge of the basin is a predominantly grassy marsh, but there are designated campsites sprinkled around all three lakes on the eastern side if you are spending the night. It is an excellent base camp for exploring the high-elevation slopes of the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Melissa Foerster
November 3, 2023
Running
Enjoy the crystal clear water of these three alpine lakes nestled between the trees and mountains of Three Sisters Wilderness. If you are looking for an even more strenuous outing, you can summit Broken Top via the northwestern ridge. Note that this is a T4 trail and requires sure footedness and experience trail running!
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Green Lakes
5.0
(1)
6
hikers
10.4km
03:05
500m
20m
Hike the moderate 6.5-mile Green Lakes Trail in Three Sisters Wilderness, featuring waterfalls, alpine lakes, and mountain views.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
29
hikers
20.1km
05:44
470m
480m
Hike the difficult 12.5-mile Broken Top Loop Trail in Deschutes National Forest, featuring alpine lakes, volcanic views, and challenging ter
Hard
10
hikers
19.9km
07:48
1,050m
1,050m
Hike the difficult Broken Top via Green Lakes Trail, a 12.4-mile route with 3459 feet of elevation gain through the Three Sisters Wilderness
Hard
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Elevation 2,000 m
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