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Hager Mountain Lookout

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:July 17, 2020
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Hager Mountain is a dominant peak in Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its bare summit means wide unblocked views, and on a clear day you'll easily see Mount Shasta to the south.…

Warner Peak, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:July 10, 2019
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Warner Peak is a member of several different lists that might be of interest to peak baggers: Oregon Peaks with 2000 ft of Prominence, Great Basin Peaks List, Oregon Top…

Iron Mountain/Cone Peak Loop

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:May 27, 2019
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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…

Black Crater

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:September 19, 2018
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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…

Koosah Mountain

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:September 17, 2018
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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…

Maiden Peak

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:September 2, 2018
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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…

Little Strawberry Lake Sunset

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:August 30, 2018
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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…

Coffin and Bachelor Mountain

Coffin and Bachelor Mountains

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:July 15, 2018
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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…

Paulina Peak

Post Author:Rebecca
Post published:June 14, 2018
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Paulina Peak is the high point of Newberry Volcanic National Monument and features an impressive view of the entire caldera. Directly below are Paulina and East Lakes, as well as…