backpack: Three Sisters Wilderness – Doris Lake
The Six Lakes Basin in the Three Sisters Wilderness is full of lakes that are perfect for a relaxing backpacking trip. We spent two nights at Doris Lake on a trip that included swimming in the lake and relaxing, but very little hiking.
TRIP PLANNING
- distance & elevation gain to campsite: 3 miles, 400 ft. gain
- day hike options: visit any of the numerous lakes in this area
- best months: August to September
- location: Three Sisters Wilderness; nearest town: Bend
- land management: Deschutes National Forest: Six Lakes Trail
- permits: Central Cascades wilderness permits are required for all backcountry campsites
- trailhead pass: none required
