The Pole Creek Trailhead (Jerry Adams)

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• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 44.18756, -121.70075
• Elevation: 5300 feet
• Driving time from Portland: 3 hours

Hikes starting here

• Camp Lake from Pole Creek Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Driving Directions

From Portland, drive south on I-5 for 38 miles.

Then drive east on Highway 22 for 80 miles to the junction with Highway 20.

Drive east on Highway 20 for 26 miles to the city of Sisters.

Drive west on Highway 242 for about 1.5 miles.

Drive South on the Pole Creek Road for 11 miles - the first part is paved, then it's gravel that is wide enough for two cars to pass but is very washboarded.

The total distance from Portland is 156 miles.

You could also go here (or back) on Highway 242 over McKenzie Pass. It's about 12 miles from the Pole Creek Road to McKenzie Pass. It's about 10 miles longer back to Portland, but the road is windier so it takes longer than that. McKenzie Pass is very scenic, so this is a good option. Check out Dee Wright Observatory at the pass. See the Lava Camp Lake Trailhead.

Fees and Regulations

• Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required
• Self-issued wilderness permit
• Central Cascades Wilderness Permit for overnight stays required ($6 reservation fee: June 15th - October 15th)

Contributors

• Retiredjerry (creator)