!HIKE! Suttle Lake Loop (3.5 MI Easy) FALL COLORS ALERT!

****10-16-2025 CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO CONFLICTING EVENTS AT SUTTLE LAKE. THEY ARE HAVING THE "SUTTLE LAKE TRAILFEST" EVENT HAPPENING THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 25TH & 26TH
** WE ARE RESCHEDULING TO OCTOBER 27TH MONDAY, 9:30AM**
IF YOU CAN STILL GO, YOU DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING. IF YOU CAN'T, PLEASE UNRSVP AND I'M SORRY ABOUT THIS.

WE DID CLEAR LAKE (10-15) AND THE COLORS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD! SO TOM AND I DECIDED WE JUST HAD TO DO SUTTLE. It's closer than Clear Lake and we can have lunch at the Lodge afterwards. This isn't a long hike but it will be worth the drive.
I will post the weather as it gets closer.
ARRIVE EARLY. WE LEAVE THE TRAILHEAD AT 9:30AM. COME PREPARED.
Bring 10 Essentials, water, proper hiking shoes, pole(s), snack
**Directions from Hwy 20: Left towards Suttle Lake Lodge. Take 1st Right towards Day Use area and Lodge. Pass lodge to day use area parking.
NO DOGS Please.
NORTHWEST PARK PASS NEEDED
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/suttle-lake-loop--3

Length3.5 mi Elevation gain 72 ft Route type Loop

Discover this 3.5-mile loop trail near Sisters, Oregon. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November.
Recent reviews of Suttle Lake Loop in Sisters, Oregon, indicate that the trail is currently clear of snow, dry, and in good condition. One reviewer mentioned that some downed trees had been recently maintained, providing a smooth path for hikers. The trail offers gorgeous clear water, few people, and beautiful reflections, making it a perfect spot for photos. Other hikers recommend counterclockwise for nice reflection photos and suggest wearing spikes or traction shoes for winter hikes. Typically in May, the area is dry, with little to no snow, offering a tranquil and scenic loop around the lake, suitable for activities like swimming, hiking, and camping in the summer.
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