Tam McArthur Rim

Address

Forest Service Rd 16, Sisters, OR

Website

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/rec...

Tam McArthur Rim Trail is a 5.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sisters, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

The Tam McArthur Rim Trailhead is a beautiful drive from the small town of Sisters. On a clear day, this hike offers spectacular views of the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor.The Tam McArthur Rim Trail is a day hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness that gains about 1,500′ of elevation for beautiful views of Three Creek Lake and the surrounding Three Sisters Mountains. On a clear day you can also catch a peak of Mt. Bachelor Ski Area.

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Any time you look at at a map with all the trails in the Bend area it can quickly become overwhelming. What are the trails that you should make sure to hike? Well these are our top six recommended hikes to check out around Bend. Tumalo Falls features the most popular waterfall in the area. Tam McArthur Rim features up close views of the Sisters. You can even escape to Smith Rock to see more of the High Desert Terrain. The drive distances for all of these hikes are under an hour so they are all pretty close to the Bend area. Whatever you are looking for, these are all beautiful trails that show off what makes Bend unique as a recreational getaway!

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Forest Service Rd 16, Sisters, OR Get Directions

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