43 min
Overview
This route is an add-on to the Three Sisters Loop Hike. I have done this several times; it is now a favorite of mine. There are very few other people. There is a trail in spots. In other places, it's just cross country. There are some cliffs you have to negotiate around. It would be easy to get lost or injured, and there are few people that walk by to help. Only experienced off-trail hikers should attempt this route. The lower route (see the maps) is definitely better than the high route. Start at the south end of Camp Lake. Go about 0.2 miles east, staying at about 7000 feet elevation. Then there's a trail going up a steep forested slope. If you can find this trail, that's the key to this route. Hike about half a mile southeast to a pass at 7600 feet elevation. Then you have to get down that steep slope of loose slate. Maybe it's easier to go a little southwest along the ridge to an easier way down the slope. Now you're at about 7400 feet elevation. Continue about 1.6 miles, generally south, staying at about 7400 feet elevation. There's some up and down and some cliffs. There are sections with a trail. A few cairns mark the way in spots. Next, go southeast about half a mile down to the Green Lakes Pass at 7000 feet elevation. This is some of the nicest alpine scenery you'll see anywhere - better than any of the other Three Sisters hikes in my opinion.
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