Youll come away with an up-close-and-personal appreciation for the scale of this geologic goliath, with its glacier-carved valleys, aspen groves, pure-water lakes and views to forever. Welcome to the CMPA and enjoy the many resources and activities awaiting you. Here the road turns west, and when you reach The Narrows theres a store if youre feeling like something cold to drink and you probably will. The tour route begins its climb in earnest, ascending from arid sagebrush to small lakes and a shady respite of quaking aspen. A standard touring bike with wider tires (35c to 38c) will work nicely. Deep in the southeast section of Oregon, the road is a spectacular gem in the high desert and provides sweeping views of the region, including Wildhorse Lake and Keigor Gorge. Overlooking the mouth of Pike Creek Canyon is Pike Rock at 5808 feet, and at the head of Pike Creek is a series of spectacular basalt pinnacles and walls. During the Ice Age, glaciers formed in the major stream channels on the mountain. Talk about seeing what you just climbed. Turning southeast here on the Steens Loop road you begin a gradual climb towards a distant ridgeline, the crest of Steens Mountain. policy linked to above. Blustery, 100-degree days are common and snow can fall year-round. A few established campgrounds and dispersed camping sites are along the trail and viewpoints to pull over and take in the breathtaking scenery from wilderness canyons to the Alvord Desert in the east and learn about the formation of this spectacular mountain range. Hood, the Three Sisters, Mt. You'll drive through a herd of sheep on the way up. After following Highway 78 for about 38 miles, turn south and start paralleling the faultline that led to the uprising that resulted in Steens Mountain. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and limited snowmobiling are winter favorites. Getting lostthe remote nature and vast landscape of the Steens Mountain area may leave even the most experienced traveler directionally confused or just plain lost. For some reason I heard it in my head in the voice of those guys that do the Monster Truck event comme. And once you turn right onto the Loop Road (Mile 220), your world starts turning upward the first climb gains about 1,000 feet over 7 miles. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution. As cyclists, were spoiled living in Oregon. The average gradient is 3.87%. The area is not fenced, but it is up to you to be aware of where you are on the playa. Visitors bike on rugged mountain roads, photograph landscapes, wildlife and wildflowers, and catch redband trout in the Donner und Blitzen River. The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (CMPA) consists of 428,156 acres of public land offering diverse scenic and recreational experiences. Open Season Fish Lake Campground is open mid-June through October. My pickup truck has a stiff suspension so it was almost unbearable. more. The road is not difficult at all. And for you, if you are returning be sure and consider staying at Crystal Crane Springs, in Hines (5 mi from Burns). The campground was nice, quiet, and well-maintained (including the outhouses!). While the upper Southeast Oregon is a beautiful region with some great sightseeing opportunities. I highly recommend one extra stop on this loop, at the Steens Summit/Wildhorse Lake parking lot. And Steens is not the only wonder youll experience; theres also the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the aforementioned Alvord Desert, and the milkshakes in Fields. What are the scenic backroads in Southeastern Oregon? Ready to hit the road? At 9348 feet this point overlooks the Kiger Gorge and the "Big Nick" notch. Taken as a mountain with a nine thousand foot crest, the peak runs over eight miles from north to south. More info here, View Steens Mountain Image Gallery - 113 Images. Cattlemen, Steens Mountain is one of Oregon's great scenic and geologic wonders, a 30-mile/48.2-kilometer fault block that is a small mountain range rather than a single peak. Borax Lake is a great place to see migratory birds in the spring and early summer.South Steens Rim: Three points along the Steens Escarpment have at least 1000 feet of prominence including this point directly west of Alvord Lake. A series of much hotter pools can be found on the north slope of Borax Lake. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS While spring and fall are your best bets, the mountain Loop Road is only open certain months of the year - typically August and September - so you'll want to check on that before starting out. We spent well over 3 hours completing the entire drive. You can ride this loop in either direction, but for the sake of this description lets assume you want to save the most stupendous views for later in the trip. Making Although located in the Southeast corner of Oregon hundreds of miles from any major cites, the mountain is very accessible given a tolerance for driving. Traveling with a current map of the area is essential! Steens Mountain is located 60 miles south of Burns near Frenchglen and Page Springs Campground. My love affair with the high desert runs deep; my fondest childhood Is any of the information on this page incorrect? The road is all gravel but is well maintained as long as it's open. Both ranches continue to operate to this day. --John Muir, Routes We were so excited for our miracle and for the fabulous views we could see from the high viewpoints all along the way. From there you will continue for about 22 miles to find yourself at Kiger Gorge Lookout. We have a lot of ideas for you. Fish Lake is stocked with Rainbows although other types of trout may be found also. The mountain loop is also the only truly rough riding. Starting at the Historic Frenchglen Hotel make your way to Steens Mountain Loop and then onto Fishlake/Steens Mountain Rd. The famous notch in the east ridge of Kiger Gorge formed during a later glaciation when a small glacier in Mann Creek Canyon eroded through the ridge top. At 7782 feet Devine Rock is one of the more difficult summits in Southeast Oregon as it's protected by cliff bands on all faces. Popular activities include camping, picnicking, sightseeing, and exploring the open country on foot and horseback. The east face of the fault scarp drops immediately over one vertical mile to the Alvord Desert and in places would require true mountaineering ability to climb. The mountains high elevation can cause rapid temperature changes. Itll make your jaw drop. I decided to camp next to the lake (>200 ft. away of course), which holds water all year long. Limited water sourcescarry enough water and food to last your entire trip, and do not drink from untested water sources. We were thinking of staying the first night in at Frenchglen, then doing the inner loop and returning for the night to Frenchglen. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your Long distances between servicesincluding gas stations, phones, and cell phone reception. Located at 4080 feet on the Alvord Desert Playa these springs are roughly nine miles north of the Andrews ghost town along the Fields-Denio road. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' In summer driving the loop road offers quick access to the summit via a quarter mile hike up a maintenance road. (Oregon Geographic Names). Expect to find the pools somewhere in the range of 100-120 degrees. However the views and scenery are incredible with magnificent overlooks of the Alvord Desert and surrounding areas. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Steens Mountain Loop Road closes seasonally during the winter and is usually open between mid-June and October. Abundant water and feed attracts Bighorns and some of the most epic Mule Deer you will ever see, and all from the highway near this rare desert oasis.Much of the mountain is within BLM land and open to the public with some areas more accessible than others. You might hear a stray reference to The Steens and think its a mountain range, but theres really just the one and its huge one. A scenic loop road (Steens Mountain National Back Country Byway) is found on the south end of town and provides easy access to the high country. A lock ( on the Steens. Allow 3 or more hours to enjoy the views and solitude. Many animals are drawn to Steens' unique habitats. I also understand there is a great hamburger and shake place in Fields. . The stunning geography of Steens is on display the entire way, with views over the Alvord Desert at the trailhead and a sweeping vista down the canyon below the lake. Museum, art gallery, performing arts theater seating 645, gift shop & conference center[], The Wild and Scenic Snake River flows through the rugged Hells Canyon, and at 1,078 miles long, it is the largest tributary to the Colu[], Towering cliffs painted in desert hues and honeycombed rock formations sculpted over millions of years form the landscape of this remot[]. The Act is a culmination of a cooperative effort between Oregon's Congressional delegation, Oregon's Governor, and the Secretary of the Interior to forge legislation that will provide long-term protection to the cultural, economic, ecological, and social health of the Steens Mountain Area. While spring and fall are your best bets, the mountain Loop Road is only open certain months of the year typically August and September so youll want to check on that before starting out. There are pit toilets at the South Steens campground if you need to make a bathroom stop. We hope you enjoy our routes, and we look forward to running into you out there under open skies along our favorite routes. Spotting one of these wild mustangs is an exclamation The road can be rough on the descent, with some washboarding, but its a small price to pay for seeing the land youre riding through. Sagebrush dominates For example, the I was first introduced to SE Oregon through the Giant Loop Motorcycle Tour. The North Loop road is not as steep as the South Loop. The loop roads are in good condition. Stretching across the High Desert of Southeast Oregon is the most massive of the state's peaks. Tucked away in the southeastern part of Oregon, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. Steens Mountain is one of Oregons great scenic and geologic wonders, a 30-mile/48.2-kilometer fault block that is a small mountain range rather than a single peak. The climb up and west from Fields on Highway 205 will give you a miniature preview of what youll encounter scaling Steens later on. As you head north on this lonely road, youll find a new level of depth for the phrase wide-open spaces the horizon can seem might far away out here. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Alvord Hot Springs: Unquestionably the most popular of the Steens Mountain area hot springs. Your epic journey-type ride. I cannot find the link online (keep checking the webpage) and I forget the issue. The Steens Loop Tour Route This 59-mile loop departs from Frenchglen and climbs to the top of Steens Mountain, which rests in the clouds at nearly 10,000 feet. Point 8844: Located 1 mile east of the summit; on topographic maps this is marked as a nameless elevation, at 8844 feet. The highest point on the mountain is a short walk on a rough (and gated) road that departs from the loop road coming up the west slopes. Above the juniper and aspen, severe climate and thin soils result in a belt of grasses, low-growing plants, and stunted, wind-formed shrubs. One notable exception is Big Indian Gorge which does have a developed trail running the length of it. Vehicles, sheep, and cows are banned in the wilderness. Share YOUR roads!We'vemorethan 13.000 roads but we want more! Nearby Page Springs Campground sits alongside the Donner und Blitzen River (German for thunder and lightning). as well as Irish and Basque sheepherders, were once drawn to the upper Along the way, you'll have ample opportunities to view wildlife and take in the grandeur of a national treasure. You can find just about anything to suit your fancy here whether youre into glacier views of Mount Hood or exploring remote jeep roads and sleeping in the sagebrush. wild horse country. (Great name). Other mountains get all the attention in Oregon: Mt. The road can be rough on the descent, with some washboarding, but its a small price to pay for seeing the land youre riding through. Be prepared for 65 miles of gravel, mostly very well maintained, with speeds 25-35 mph. This is one of the few places you can drive across the escarpment, and the road passes alongside "The Stonehouse", a large blocky outcropping of Basalt.Alvord Desert: The driest location in Oregon with less than 10" of annual rainfall is the Alvord Desert, which is the largest of several alluvial plains along the Fields-Denio Highway. Ticks, mosquitoes, and rattlesnakes in certain areas during spring and summer. From the summit, the tour route eases down the mountains western slope. Some activities within the CMPA, such as motorized access for winter recreation and organized group functions, may require a special-use permit from BLM. Some of the graffiti scratched into the tree bark was made decades ago by Basque shepherds, many of whom first arrived in Oregon in the late 19th century and settled in the southeastern corner of the state. Phone service should not be relied on for emergency communication. Steens Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.968m (9,737ft) above the sea level, located in Harney County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Stonehouse BM: A steep 4x4 road crawls up Stonehouse Creek and breaks across the north escarpment near Mann Lake. Oregon Department of Transportation. As youre pedaling along, tune in to the chorus of bird calls and see how many distinct ones you can distinguish. The 52-mile Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway provides easy access to the mountain's four campgrounds and the Kiger Gorge and East Rim scenic viewpoints. Start a 7-Day Free Trial of All-Access Membership. (12), Additions & Corrections Located at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and open year round.Frenchglen Wayside State Park:No camping spaces, but picnic spaces and a vaulted toilet. Continue a short distance past Frenchglen, then turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road. Sounds like the road may not be open for the season yet (research tells me July-October is usually. Opportunities for recreation on Steens Mountain are as plentiful as they are widespread. Detailed in William Sullivan's 100 Hikes in Eastern Oregon book; the Pike Creek trail follows an old roadbed for a couple miles up to, and beyond frontier mining sites, beyond that it is a bit of a scramble along a lightly maintained trail to the headwall of Pike Creek. The end of the tour loop winds through MLS# 201001561. Located in the Great Basin, it is a 30 mile long fault block uplift mountain which reaches almost 10,000 ft at it's highest point. Well, it turned out he WAS and the gate opened 5 days early a few minutes before we got there!! Odds are good if you have sharp enough eyes (or binoculars) youll see elk on the canyon floor thousands of feet below and you might even spy the famous Kiger Mustangs, a legendarily beautiful band of wild horses that roam this remote part of the state. I coloni portarono il bestiame nell'area nel 1872. They combine web maps created using ArcGIS Online, ESRI's mapping system, with multimedia contenttext, photos, video, and audioto let you know about the rich diversity of Oregon/Washington BLM's programs and places. The South Steens Rim overlooking Alvord Lake has an average elevation exceeding 7000 feet over the length of 6 miles not broken by canyon or pass. The summit itself is adorned with cell towers where youll find your only reception out here - but the views are spectacular. Here is a link to the Mann Lake BLM page. Conditions No conditions reported in the past 7 days Want to report conditions for this trail? Fuel may be available in the towns of Fields, Frenchglen, Crane, or the Narrows. your device to facilitate the operation and functionality of our site, Opportunities for recreation on Steens Mountain are as plentiful as they are widespread. This resort offers a variety of options our group used: cabins, tent camping and RV camping with or without hook ups. This loop drive of 58 miles is gravel with a washboard surface that is totally awesome. Dont know how we could have backed up if we had met another car. It isnt until the Kiger Gorge overlook that the sense of elevation really takes hold. The The rest of the Steens Mountain Loop Road can accommodate passenger cars at lower speeds. The 52-mile Steens Mountain Backcountry Byway provides access to four campgrounds and the views from Kiger Gorge, East Rim, Big Indian Gorge, Wildhorse and Little Blitzen Gorge overlooks are not to be missed! From a parking area just below the summit of Steens Mountain, this 2.5-mile hike (1.25 each way) descends 1200 feet into a cirque at the head of Wildhorse Canyon to the shores of Wildhorse Lake. Steens Mountain is located in Oregon's high desert is one of the crown jewels of the state's wildlands. At this point, the dramatic 2000 foot drop from High Desert into a lush river canyon reveals that somewhere along the last 20 miles you gained several thousand feet of elevation. Terrible washboard road but spectacular scenery. Is the Steens Mountain loop road open for Memorial day weekend trip? By clicking "ACCEPT", you agree to be the terms and conditions of each Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. This grueling but extreme-adventurous 276-mile loop takes you around and on top of Steens. Summiting the mountain via its steep eastern face should not be taken lightly. We have a lot of ideas for you. Sustainable grazing and recreational use, including fishing and hunting, will be continued where consistent with the purpose of the Act. Reply Report inappropriate content 21 replies to this topic Surrounded by a healthy stand of willows and aspens, here a wide variety of wildlife can be found including beavers further down Lake Creek below the lake. To avoid any potential issues, it's best to camp on the south, e Take in the View from Steens Mountain Summit, Hike Pike Creek Trail in the Steens Mountains. Anyone have experience in mid-June on the Steens Mountain Loop Road? We saw a white BLM pickup coming down at a fairly decent speed and thought, "maybe this is the guy who has opened the gate for us!" Make sure to visit the little community of French Glen and go into the store. The Steens Mountain Loop is spectacular, but it can be blocked by snow late into the season as was my experience in June 2022. Over 12 miles, youll climb about 4,400 feet but the scenery will distract you, as you ascend the ridge between the Little Blitzen and Indian gorges; make sure to stop for every viewpoint along here. Distance: 59 miles Although the views are breath taking, so are the very steep drop offs, sharp turns and often narrow road. Because the Steens Mountain Loop was on husband's bucket list, we added it on to our annual late June Bend birthday/anniversary trip. Youre back on 205, and this time it looks like a causeway as it bisects two shallow lakes (water levels are quite seasonal; no guarantees on how much youll see here). KigerMann: With 500 feet of prominence this is the highest point along the Steens Mountain crest at its northern end. When I was there in late May the Loop Road was still closed due to snow. The area is the premier recreation destination in Southeast Oregon and an iconic part of the Oregon's High Desert landscape. On behalf of Oregon Bikepacking and VeloDirt, we present a select number of our routes that we find particularly special. Travel approximately 17 miles before turning right into Fish Lake Campground. About 8.5 miles up the road and its arrow-straight through here youre back off the highway again, and returning to true solitude for the 13 miles between highways. THnaks MOrgan, BLM campgrounds with drinking water and vault toilets are located at Page Springs, Fish Lake, Jackman Park, and South Steens. The Act designated the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area that will be collaboratively managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and a new Steens Mountain Advisory Council to conserve, protect, and manage the long-term ecological integrity of the Steens Mountain for future and present generations. Eventually youll make it to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, home to tens of thousands of birds who stop here on their long migratory voyages. 28910 Hwy 20 West Start in the tiny community of Frenchglen, where the historic hotel is now run as a state park. Massive internal pressures forced the east edge of the Steens upward. 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