Name: PCT: Highway 242 to Highway 35 (near Barlow Pass)
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Belknap Crater from Little Belknap Crater (10-6-2022)

Dec 11, 2022 near Sisters, OR

Aug 26, 2021 near Sisters, OR

Three Finger Jack Climbers Trail Overview

Sep 30, 2025 near Sisters, OR

This is the upper junction with the PCT and Twin Lakes Trail. The section that heads down to Upper Twin Lakes is much less crowded and more rugged. dPhoto by Yunkette.

Feb 24, 2017 near Governm…, OR

This part of the Pacific Crest Trail heads north toward the Twin Lakes Trail junction. The trail is fairly wide and popular with equestrians. Photo by Yunkette.

Feb 24, 2017 near Governm…, OR

The loop around Timothy Lake on the Timothy Lake Trail, Southshore Trail, and PCT is about 13 miles. This is the north end of the Timothy Lake Trail by Little Crater and the PCT junction. Photo by Gene Blick.

Feb 1, 2017 near Governm…, OR

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PCT: Highway 242 to Highway 35 (near Barlow Pass)

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176.3

Point to Point

6,865' 2,092 m

3,243' 988 m

15,126' 4,610 m

16,267' 4,958 m

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