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22.3 miles
Distance
3,236 ft
Climb
-3,238 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
4,765 ft
Altitude min
4,845 ft
Altitude start
4,843 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-37.3%
Grade max
35.3%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
This scenic loop through raw wilderness, connecting the Pacific Crest Trail with the Old Summit Trail in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, makes for a big (and beautiful) day. The route encircles Three Fingered Jack, a 7,840-foot volcano, with epic views of surrounding peaks and valleys.
Detailed Description
Three Finger Jack Loop is a 22 mile less popular expert route located near Sisters Oregon. This trail running primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 3,236 ft with a max elevation of 6,493 ft then descends -3,238 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 9, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance22 miles
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Altitude min4,765 ft
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Altitude start4,845 ft
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Altitude end4,843 ft
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Climb3,236 ft
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Descent-3,238 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-37.3%
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Grade min35.3%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 656 ft | |||||
| 3 miles |
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Primary ActivityTrail Running
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
Directions
- Walk north on PCT - Three Fingered Jack.
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Keep left to stay on PCT - Three Fingered Jack.
- Continue for 16 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Minto Pass Tie.
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Turn right onto Old Summit.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Canyon Creek.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Turn left to stay on Canyon Creek.
- Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Old Summit.
- Continue for 10 kilometers.
- Turn right to stay on Old Summit.
- Continue for 4 kilometers.
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Hiking Canyon Creek Meadows in Oregon's Mt Jefferson Wilderness
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Aug 9, 2024 @ 2:29am Aug 9, 2024 | ||||
Jan 14, 2023 @ 5:02am Jan 14, 2023 |
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