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Iron Mountain/Cone Peak Loop

The Iron Mountain/Cone Peak loop is a popular central Oregon Cascades destination for wildflower peeping in the early summer. This loop offers shaded forest hiking, colorful wildflower-dense open hillsides, and a comfortable viewing platform at the top of Iron Mountain Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 7 months2 months ago
Black Crater Views
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Black Crater

Overshadowed by its nearby neighbors, the Three Sisters, Black Crater is an often overlooked peak. It shouldn’t be! It offers some of the best views of the Central Cascades, and the trailhead is quickly accessed from Bend and surrounding communities. Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 1 year2 months ago
Koosah Mountain View
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Koosah Mountain

Koosah Mountain is a bump along the Pacific Crest Trail in Three Sisters Wilderness. Just south of the lakes basin around Sisters Mirror Lake, Koosah Mountain is a short add-on to get the heart rate up on this relatively easy Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 1 year2 months ago
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Maiden Peak

Maiden Peak, featured on the Central Oregon Six Pack of Peaks list, is a great hike that flies a bit under the radar compared to other central Oregon mountains. On a clear day the summit offers expansive views of the Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 1 year2 months ago
Little Strawberry Lake
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Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness is an isolated and lightly visited area just east of John Day, Oregon. At just under 70,000 acres, there are approximately 125 miles of trail through this wilderness. This loop covers the highlights of the area, including Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 1 year2 months ago
Summit of Bachelor Mountain
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Coffin and Bachelor Mountains

Coffin and Bachelor Mountains combine for a fantastic early summer day out in the mountains. With trailheads approximately a mile apart, one can hike both of them for a total of ~7 miles and 2500 foot of gain. You can Read more…

By Rebecca Sowards-Emmerd, 1 year2 months ago

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