Little Belknap Crater

Just a half-mile west of Dee Wright Observatory along state Highway 242 is the Pacific Crest Trail trailhead to Little Belknap Crater. The hike — 5 miles out and back — is one of myriad routes in the area near McKenzie Pass, including Black Crater, the Matthieu Lakes Loop and Scott Mountain. Little Belknap is a 6,305-foot-high rock-covered bulge in the landscape. The sharp, loose rock of the massive lava flow makes for challenging terrain.

Getting there: From Sisters, drive west for 15.3 miles on state Highway 242 to the trailhead on the right side of the highway just past the summit.

Trail features: A hike through the lava rock that covers much of McKenzie Pass.