3.3 hr
Overview
Broken Top is a 300,000 year-old highly eroded stratovolcano, severely modified in its aspect during the last glacial age. It is part of a province of some 50 lava-spewing vents in the Three Sisters area. This short hike offers close views of Broken Top ’s colorful ramparts and a panorama of alpine scenery to admire. Save a sunny day for this excursion so you can appreciate the closeup views of the old volcano, the turquoise waters of No Name Lake , the remains of the Bend Glacier, and a stunning view of the Three Sisters and north up the Cascades. The hike begins in mountain hemlock parklands, but soon enters a more open landscape of subalpine fir and whitebark pine, passing meltwater streams and alpine meadows with the prominences of Ball Butte and Broken Hand looming above.
Trail Stats
8.5 km
422 m
2515 m
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