Which is harder, South Sister Climber Trail or Superior Hiking Trail?

Superior Hiking Trail is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (275 mi (443 km), 10,597 ft (3,230 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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South Sister Climber Trail vs Superior Hiking 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

	South Sister Climber Trail	Superior Hiking Trail
Distance	5.8 mi9 km	275 mi443 km
Elevation gain	112 ft34 m	10,597 ft3,230 m
Typical duration	—	—
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	—	Regional
Country	United States	United States
Best time to hike	Best from July to August	Best from September to September
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

South Sister Climber Trail vs Superior Hiking Trail: which should you hike?

At 275 mi443 km, Superior Hiking Trail is the longer route — roughly 269 mi433 km more than South Sister Climber Trail (5.8 mi9 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, South Sister Climber Trail 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.

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