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Hidden Canyon vs South Sister Climber Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Hidden Canyon South Sister Climber Trail
Distance 1.0 mi2 km 5.8 mi9 km
Elevation gain 1,539 ft469 m 112 ft34 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from April to May Best from July to August
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Hidden Canyon vs South Sister Climber Trail: which should you hike?

At 5.8 mi9 km, South Sister Climber Trail is the longer route — roughly 4.8 mi8 km more than Hidden Canyon (1.0 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Hidden Canyon is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.