Canyon Creek Meadows

Area	Oregon Cascades - Central (Mount Jefferson Wilderness)
Best time to visit	Late July
Blooming Now	No
Elevation	5130-5900 feet
Trail Info	4.5 mile loop, 400 feet elevation gain to lower meadows 6.5 mile loop, 900 feet elevation gain to upper meadows
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	ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
	Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide
Dogs	Allowed, but must be kept on leash AT ALL TIMES.
	*Northwest Forest Pass required!*

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

Canyon Creek Meadows is an easy hike to a beautiful wildflower meadow and a fine view of Three Fingered Jack. Predominant flowers include lupine, paintbrush, western pasqueflower, mariposa lilies, Menzies' larkspur, and western columbine. We strongly recommend that you extend your hike to the upper meadows for even more wildflowers and an in-your-face view of TFJ.

As often happens in the High Cascades, the very best wildflower bloom is often accompanied by the most mosquitoes (following the snowmelt). Therefore, you should carry bug spray.

NOTE: Due to its proximity to Bend, this trail attracts hundreds of visitors each day on summer weekends. If you like solitude, you might want to consider visiting on a weekday.

Directions

From Highway 20 (1 mile east of Suttle Lake or 12.5 miles west of Sisters), turn north onto Jack Lake Road 12 (signed "Wilderness Trailheads"). Continue north for 4.4 paved miles, then turn left onto one-line Road 1230. Continue another 1.6 paved miles, then bear left onto gravel Road 1234. Continue 6 rough but passable miles uphill to the parking area and trailhead. (This section can be done in a regular passenger car.)

NOTE: There are two trailheads leading from the parking lot. Take the trail at the north end (closest to the kiosk).

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
Reports from previous years
07/05/2023	Greg Lief
06/29/2015	Greg Lief
08/04/2012	Kathy Brewer
07/15/2012	Greg Lief

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