🥾Hike W. Metolius River 5 Mile Moderate + 🍻 The Barn in Sisters

Get ready for a beautiful 5 mile moderate hike along the West Metolius River Trail! This one’s a real gem! And 🍻The Barn in Sisters is an option for drinks and eats post hike!

Please arrive at the general store by 8:30 AM. At 8:30 AM, we will drive 5 miles to the fish hatchery and begin the hike at 9:00 AM.

We will begin our out and back hike at the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. Our turnaround point is Canyon Creek Campground.

There are restrooms at each end of the trail.
Bring plenty of water and snack or lunch.
Hiking pools optional.
There are tons of rocks, so you have to watch your footing for much of the trail.
Poles would be helpful.

“This easy walk along the Metolius River in Central Oregon features gushing springs, beautiful flowers and a fish hatchery.

About the Hike: The Metolius, most magical of all Oregon rivers, emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the arid base of Black Butte. Sample the river's wizardry with this easy hike along a section of the oasis-like riverbank. The trail passes sudden springs, reveals colorful bird life and leads to a wonderfully visitable fish hatchery.”