Hager Mountain Lookout

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Little Strawberry Lake Sunset

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…

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Coffin and Bachelor Mountains
Coffin and Bachelor Mountain

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…

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Paulina Peak
Paulina Peak

Paulina Peak

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…

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