While the area is not used as frequently as many other wilderness areas in the Oregon branch of the Cascade Range, it offers scenic lakes and trails. These include volcanic features such as lava flows from Mount Washington and Belknap Crater. Permits have been required for visitors since 1991; they are offered for no charge after Memorial Day through October 31.
Although the region is not utilized as frequently as many other wilderness areas in the Oregon branch of the Cascade Range, it provides picturesque lakes and trails. These encompass volcanic features such as lava flows from Mount Washington and Belknap Crater. Permits have been necessary for visitors since 1991; they are provided at no cost after Memorial Day through October 31.