PCT Closure in Jeffy Park, Looking for a new ~7 day trip

[Giles]

Hello, I have been planning a section hike of the PCT from the Three Sisters to Mt. Hood for more than a year. Well... There is fire now and the PCT is closed in Jefferson Park. I need a backup plan for my group of four.

I will be on a trip in the Wallowas the week before this one, so I am looking for some recommendations in other areas.

Thanks!

[retired jerry]

Mt Hood to Cascade Locks? except there's a fire on Eagle Creek but you will likely be able to detour around.

Around Mt Hood? Around Three Sisters?

[Chazz]

Head south rather than north. Start at Hwy 22 and go through the Mt Washington and Sisters Wilderness areas and pop out at Hwy 58.

[Whomprat]

We are in the same position. We were going to start at the Santiam Pass trail access and end at Timberline. I was holding out hope that they would have everything under control and reopen the trail, but that doesn't look promising. I'm thinking of taking a shorter trip and just starting at Olallie or Breitenbush lake and heading north. Maybe camp somewhere for a few days and then walk.