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BLACK CRATER CASCADES (CENTRAL) | OREGON | UNITED STATES

Summary | Elevation: 7,257 ft

BLACK CRATER
BLACK CRATER
Located on McKenzie Pass, Black Crater offers tight trees, and steep chutes. The better skiing is found at the upper elevations and a taking a snowmobile to the trailhead makes the approach a lot more humane.
Current Weather in Sisters, OR Cloudy 25°F
Recent Snowfall Avalanche Info Forecast Web Cam
Base: 58 in
48 hours: 0 in

Mt. Hood
Tue low 27°F high 47°F Partly Cloudy
Wed low 29°F high 52°F Partly Cloudy
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Routes

ImageNameSteepest SectionAspectSkiable VertAVG Ascent Time
BLACK CAULDRON BLACK CAULDRON 35-45 Degrees Northwest 800 ft. 1.5 Hours
EASTSIDE WOODS EASTSIDE WOODS 25-35 Degrees East 1200 ft. 2 hours w/snowmobile to base


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