Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section E - Highway 58 to Highway 242

Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section E is a 74-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The route continues to traverse the Cascade crest from Highway 58 to Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass), crossing back and forth between Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest. The trail is moderately rated, multi-use, and open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.In this section, there are tree-lined lakes, mixed conifer forests, and two wilderness areas, Waldo Lakes Wilderness and Three Sisters Wilderness. Forests in the area are dominated by Douglas-fir, mountain hemlock, and Pacific silver fir. This section has a rolling terrain with little change in elevation that makes it relatively easy and accessible for most people.MILES AND WAYPOINTS (South to North)02.80 - Rosary Lakes.06.30 - Maiden Peak Shelter.07.20 - Junction with the Maiden Peak Trail.17.00 - Charlton Lake.20.00 - Waldo Lakes Wilderness boundary.23.00 - Three Sisters Wilderness boundary. 62.00 - Obsidian Falls.PERMITSFor information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.USFS - Central Cascades Wilderness Permit : Some areas may require the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit for overnight stays and in some cases day use areas. HALFMILE MAPSLon Cooper, aka "Halfmile," is a hiker, photographer, and map maker. His website provides a wealth of essential information for prospective trail hikers, such as trail notes, maps, and resupply information. You can find Halfmile's information at https://pctmap.net. PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION: www.pcta.org The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is a non-profit organization that manages and maintains the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit their website for information about the trail, volunteer opportunities, thru-hiker blogs, trail closures, and more. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWillamette National Forest - Waldo Lakes Wilderness Waldo Lake AreaWillamette National Forest - Three Sisters WildernessDeschutes National Forest