Moraine Lake – Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon – Moquistang; one little mustang who does it all.

Moraine Lake – Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon

Nov 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

Moraine Lake sits at 6,400 feet in Central Oregon’s Three Sisters Wilderness. This route starts from Devils Lake Trailhead but you can ride this from Sisters Mirror Trailhead, Green Lakes Trailhead or from Todd Creek Horse Camp if you’re up for a longer route. You will need a Cascade Wilderness Permit for this ride, but with several trailheads to leave out of – this ride isn’t too hard to secure a permit for. Please note that Wickiup Plains Trailhead is the same lot as Devil’s Lake Trailhead and frequently is the easiest to get.

Trail Stats:

9.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,615 feet
Elevation Loss: 1,613 feet
Max Elevation: 6,719 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
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Footing: Single track, dirt and small rocks.
Hoof Protection: Shoes/boots recommended.

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Facilities: Todd Creek Horse Camp or Quinn Meadow Horse Camp

Water Sources: Devils Lake, no water on trail until Moraine Lake.

Trail Info: From the trailer parking lot cross the road on Elk Devils Trail and follow this for 1 mile. At the junction, take a left and follow Wickiup Plains Trail for 1.5 miles. Take the next left onto Moraine Lake Trail and arrive at the lake after 2.3 miles.

Trail Challenges: Steep switchbacks. Sun exposure.

Permits: Central Cascades Wilderness Permit

Backcountry Sites: Nothing suitable for horses at Moraine Lake. Some sites along PCT further north or south

Cell Service: Verizon – decent service along trail. Good at trailhead.

Fuel: Fred Meyer Fuel Center – 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702

GPX File: OHT: Devils Lake TH to Moraine Lake

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Directions: From Bend, OR: Travel 29 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), turn left at the sign for Devils Lake Trailhead.

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