Western 3 Sisters Wilderness (French Pete TH)

[Walkin' Fool]

I’m trying to put together an up-to-5-day backpacking trip leaving from French Pete TH in mid August. I’m not familiar with the western part of the 3 Sisters Wilderness and my preliminary research has me feeling a bit uninspired. I’d love to hear any recommendations for a trip in that area. Bigger days up to 20 miles aren't a problem, so maybe it’s possible to reach some more interesting terrain? Shorter days are also OK, especially if there are places to fish. And a little bit of off trail/routefinding is fine. TIA!

[retired jerry]

have you been closer to Three Sisters, like Lava Lake trailhead around Three Sisters, Broken Top, the trail between middle and south sister? More alpine, better views,...

[Walkin' Fool]

Yup, I've been up South, Middle, some smaller peaks and done the circumnav. The entry permit I'm working with is French Pete TH, so I'm trying to see if there's a way to make an interesting trip starting from there. If not, that's fine, I can just cancel the permit and go somewhere else.

[retired jerry]

ahhh... that makes sense

those permits are obnoxious and, in my opinion, don't solve any problems

I've only gone a little west from the PCT. It looks like there are trails connecting all over, including going east to the PCT. Hopefully someone has more info.