ecosystems from the valley floor to the mountain top. From the top, the view is east to the Alvord Desert; to the south on the mountain is Wildhorse lake, accessible by a steep climb down/up. Quando i fratelli d'Indovinello arrivarono il 1900, ci furono 100.000 bestiame e pecora che sfiora la gamma aperta in dintorno di valli Steens. (2 ). Notes: Consider the timing of your journey: Theres almost no shade in this area that routinely hits 90 degrees, and water is extremely limited. Hiking is available in all areas and trailheads exist near Page Springs and South Steens Campgrounds, as well as Wildhorse Overlook and Pike Creek. The peak was renamed in 1860 for United States Army Major Enoch Steen, who fought and drove members of the Paiute tribe off the mountain.Pic: Jared McCullough. However the lower Kiger Gorge and Wildhorse Canyon are inaccessible from the lowlands.In comparing the gentle western slopes to the dramatic east face, using either side as access requires completely different levels of skill. Sounds like the road may not be open for the season yet (research tells me July-October is usually. Sustainable grazing and recreational use, including fishing and hunting, will be continued where consistent with the purpose of the Act. Just past Frenchglen, turn left onto the Steens Mountain Loop Road. Escape to the hot springs of southeastern Oregon for a rejuvenating soak among natural marvels. To the east, the 5000 foot dropoff into the bleak Alvord Desert, to the west the many deep glacial river valleys, to the south the Pueblo Mountains, and along the northern horizon is the Strawberry Mountains. Conditions No conditions reported in the past 7 days Want to report conditions for this trail? 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. A short trail drops from the summit road down to the lake, a hike that can be done round trip in less than 2 hours from the Steens Mountain Loop Road. At the East Rim Viewpoint, peer off the precipice to the Alvord Desert 1 mile/1.6 kilometers below. 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. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Steens Mountain Loop Road closes seasonally during the winter and is usually open between mid-June and October. Most of the road to the mountain is graveled but well maintained. Routes are non-existent and the rock along knife-edge ridges and headwalls is surprisingly crumbly. This loop drive of 58 miles is gravel with a washboard surface that is totally awesome. mile to the Alvord Desert floor. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Itll make your jaw drop. A standard touring bike with wider tires (35c to 38c) will work nicely. Youll connect to Highway 78 at about Mile 65, and you can roll on to Crystal Crane Hot Springs at about Mile 74. That being said, the trip up to snow line was breathtaking and beautiful! Along the way you will climb above river canyons seeing hidden groves of quaking aspen, willows, and mountain mahogany. Dont hesitate to talk to localsarea landowners and Federal employees are generally visible in the Steens Mountain area. The herd is managed by the Bureau of Land Management to preserve their 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. point on a remarkable drive. Start a 7-Day Free Trial of All-Access Membership. Fish Lake Campground, elevation 7,400 feet, and Jackman Park Campground, elevation 7,800 feet, will both be open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to visit the little community of French Glen and go into the store. The mountain loop is also the only truly rough riding. The result was four immense U-shaped gorgesKiger, Little Blitzen, Big Indian, and Wildhorse. This tour route scales the Steens, climbing thousands of feet and topping out just shy of the summit at 9,734 feet/2,967 meters. Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA): Restrooms Order a free Oregon Scenic Byways guide, or view a map of the Steens Loop Tour Routeonline. Mann Lake (Mile 137) offers a camping spot to split the distance from Crystal Crane to Fields. Massive internal pressures forced the east edge of the Steens upward. dangerousroads.org is not responsible for the information contained in these pages. (Great name). THnaks MOrgan, BLM campgrounds with drinking water and vault toilets are located at Page Springs, Fish Lake, Jackman Park, and South Steens. Welcome to the CMPA and enjoy the many resources and activities awaiting you. 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. wild horse country. This last half travels down the sidewall of Big Indian Gorge along a feature called the Roosters Comb offering some nice looks back towards the summit and gorgeous views of Big Indian Gorge, but much of the mountain can be seen and enjoyed without ever traveling this second half of the loop. 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. To use information contained on this site is to do so at your own risk. Update; reportedly fish and game is working on a plan to exterminate goldfish from Mann Lake. A gated road (closed to the public) goes right to the top, at 9,737 feet to service an array of communications towers. If you want one last hit of civilization before heading out into the wilderness, book a room here (you can also camp on the lawn) and enjoy a family-style meal or two. Its called Steens Mountain Loop Road. 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. The gravel is generally good throughout the route. We are 2 couples planning our Steens trip. Absolutely gorgeous. High Clearance Vehicles Recommended on some portions of the Steens Mountain Loop. (Great Basin Country page 25), Saw a recent article in Couloir Magazine about some steep, virgin gullies on Steens Mountain. Steens Mountain is located in Oregon's high desert is one of the crown jewels of the state's wildlands. In the midst of this vastness is Alvord Hot Springs, if youre feeling like a relaxing soak to soothe your muscles. Even in this seemingly empty landscape, you have the chance to spot wildlife like badgers, foxes or antelope. Thanks for any help/advice! So head north out of Frenchglen up Highway 205 to get warmed up; after almost 18 miles of pavement, veer off the highway toward Diamond (even smaller than Frenchglen, but another great historic hotel/restaurant) and then onto the first stretch of the many, many miles of unpaved road youll experience. Others enjoy hunting for wild game and visiting special places, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. My love affair with the high desert runs deep; my fondest childhood Is any of the information on this page incorrect? Well, it turned out he WAS and the gate opened 5 days early a few minutes before we got there!! A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Scenery is stunning, especially dramatic Kiger Gorge Lookout, then East Rim Overlook, overlooking Alvord Desert and The loop is about 60 miles, ascends to 9600 feet, and should not be missed. The loop road typically opens in June, but snowfall in this desert land can be highly variable from year to year.Summiting the mountain via its steep eastern face should not be taken lightly. Burns District Office of Bureau of Land Management (541-573-4400), Burns BLM PageMalheur National Wildlife RefugeBorax Lake on the Nature Conservancy PageSteens Mountain CanyonsOld Steens Mountain Summitpost Page originally created by Mutant1, Steens Mountain is named for Eunoch Steen an Army Major who led campaigns against the Northern Paiutes on the mountain. closed in the winter months. Farther up, increased moisture creates ideal conditions for a dense belt of juniper. Snow can remain on the road into the summer, delaying the opening of the full loop. On the advice of the BLM gal, we decided to see as much as we could and started at the south entrance heading north where we were able to view the MANY wild horses near a watering hole close to where we began the drive on the decent gravel roadway which, by the way, was fine for our car. Be alert, drive with caution, and plan to share roadways with cattle, deer, elk, antelope, wild horses, and rabbits! massive internal pressure forced the east edge upward along a fault line. Sagebrush dominates in the lower, drier environs, giving way to dense stands of juniper, then An official website of the United States government. wild, free-roaming nature. --John Muir, Routes Next up is the tiny ranching outpost of Fields, where the drive-in is renowned for both their food and their ice cream and not just because its the only option for a very long way in any direction. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and limited snowmobiling are winter favorites. We are 2 couples planning our Steens trip. Watch for wildlife along this stretch, particularly the wild horses that roam these wild lands. The peak isnt quite sublime, however, because cell phone and radio towers, along with propane tanks, are present. MLS# 201001561. When the hard work ends, youll be at the top of the road, at over 9,500 feet, looking back down on that desert you camped in, and the road you pedaled, far below. While the upper Quality well kept Renaissance home on the south east side of Bend. Borax Lake is 10 acres, and water welling up from within it feeds a series of cooler ponds and marshes surrounding the primary spring. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution. I saw lots of wildlife several herds of wild horses, and coyote and Antelope. I also understand there is a great hamburger and shake place in Fields. A note: From here to Fields, its a long and typically hot stretch of riding just over 100 miles, so carry two days worth of water with you. 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. 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. Couloir climbing may be an option, but should be approached as a multiday trek with the possibility of avalanche from giant cornices that mass along the summit crest.Check links on the Burns BLM page for updates on the loop road conditions and when it opens. Then traveling on to the south to Fields and up north past the Alvord Desert returning to Burns. Traveling with a current map of the area is essential! Take State Highway 205 to Frenchglen and follow the signs east to the Steens Mountain Loop Road. Yes, the loop drive of Steens Mountain will be 50+ miles of washboard gravel road, but the scenery is unlike almost anything you will ever see. Visitors photograph landscapes, wildlife and wildflowers, and catch redband trout in the Donner und Blitzen River. Here is a link to the Fish Lake BLM page. 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. (There is a collection of cell towers on top so it is easy to spot, as well as being marked by signs)There is a parking lot from which you ca Mann Lake can be found in the Steens Mountain Wilderness area. Copyright 2023. Between the Coast and Cascade Ranges, the high desert of central Oregon, and the remote expanses of eastern Oregon, we have all the makings for top-notch gravel riding and bikepacking. Mountain, which rests in the clouds at nearly 10,000 feet. Learn more about travel impacts in Oregon. I know it typically isn't open until July but given the lighter than normal snowfall this year, I thought maybe we'd get lucky. 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. Stayed at the Alvord Dessert Hot Springs and had a great time there and the views on top of the Steens Mountain are breath taking. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Wonderful views, local history, wild horses, and much more. I'm planning a trip down there, and based on my work schedule, it's looking like mid-June is the time I'll have to go. These a great stops with exciting backroads. 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. Along the way, you'll have ample opportunities to view wildlife and take in the grandeur of a national treasure. 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. There are pit toilets at the South Steens campground if you need to make a bathroom stop. While not easily seen, Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bighorn sheep, and pronghorn antelope make this corner of southeast Oregon their home. So, do you htink there is plenty to see on that loop into the mountains off from Frenchglen to keep us busy? This 59-mile/95-kilometer loop includes the highest road in Oregon, traveling around and up this grand Great Basin landmark. Oregon Bikepacking Others enjoy hunting for wild game and visiting special places such as Riddle Brothers Ranch, the Kiger Wild Horse Viewing Area, and the nearby historic P-Ranch. Starting at the tiny, historic town of Frenchglen, on OR-205, the ascent is 43.61km (27.1 miles) long. 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). Look for a dirt road with a cattle guard on the west side of the road, about 1.9 miles nort Alvord Hot Springs at the base of Steens Mountain deep in the heart of the eastern Oregon Wilderness is a hidden gem, known mostly to climbing enthusiasts and the ambitious adventurer willing to drive the nearly 4 hours from Boise, Bend, or 2.5 hours from the nearest town of any size, Winnemucca in Nevada. Check out a nearby All-Access Preview trail guide: Steens Mountain Loop includes the highest road in Oregon and is one of Oregon's extraordinary scenic and geologic wonders. 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. The showers are very clean, as is the whole campground. The Kiger Gorge overlook offers the visitor a breathtaking Journey 27 miles through dwarf cypress forest, pine forests, hardwood hammocks, and some of the most photographed landscape in the Preserve. 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. This land, at the top of the Steens Mountain, is the most sensitive to disturbance and will be managed to safeguard the pristine environment. A 4x4 track can be found where Big Alvord Creek crosses the road at the Alvord Ranch. Was not expecting that! Set high in the Steens Mountain Wilderness, the road is usually open from mid-June to October, weather permitting. eagles, the largest raptor on Steens Mountain, can often be seen riding Official websites use .gov From Burns, take State Highway 78 southeast for approximately 2 miles. Follow this link to interactive maps of this amazing area! Talk about seeing what you just climbed. No water or services available. Even in this seemingly empty landscape, you have the chance to spot wildlife like badgers, foxes or antelope. I tre fratelli, Walter, Frederick e Benjamin, fatto lungo il Piccolo Fiume Blitzen, e hanno cominciato ad allevare il bestiame. The campground was nice, quiet, and well-maintained (including the outhouses!). Ticks, Mosquitos, and Rattlesnakes may be present during summer months. (28), Comments Open May to November depending on snow. Open July to November based on snow conditions.Fish Lake: (541) 573-440023 Campsites with toilets, water, garbage service, fire rings, picnic tables, and a boat ramp into the lake (no motorized boats permitted).Located at Fish Lake 17 miles east of Frenchglen. From Kiger Gorge, the road turns south and skims along the rim. The trail comprises deep glacier-carved gorges, wild rivers, a rich diversity of plant and animal species, and alpine lakes with aspen for shade. Youll connect to Highway 78 at about Mile 65, and you can roll on to Crystal Crane Hot Springs at about Mile 74. sometimes be spotted negotiating rocky escarpments; pronghorn antelope, Kiger gorge is one of the most beautiful places to see and experience. A true desert isnt something you come across too often, but this expanse thats more akin to the Bonneville Salt Flats than the Gobi or Sahara, is one very large piece of flatness. (113), Climber's Log Entries (1), Images 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. In summer driving the loop road offers quick access to the summit via a quarter mile hike up a maintenance road. Ready to hit the road? 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. It takes about 2hrs. 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. Opportunities for recreation on Steens Mountain are as plentiful as they are widespread. 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. Let's keep in touch. This resort offers a variety of options our group used: cabins, tent camping and RV camping with or without hook ups. 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. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The result was a 30-mile-long fault-block mountain with a spectacular and rugged east face that rises one vertical mile above the Alvord Desert. The remaining snowdrifts were cleared earlier this week, and although road conditions have improved, travelers should still drive with caution. Best Time to Visit: July through October, the road is There is another campground on the steens Mountain Loop Road and it is a long Gravel Road good road but still gravel there's two campgrounds a horse camp and a family camp both are BLM campgrounds good-quality campgrounds with pit toilets and trash pickup. For the full loop, an early start is recommended, and for us, that meant sharing the road with surprised deer. This is the only place you can see the Borax Lake Chub, a fish that has evolved to survive in what is essentially a hot spring. The road is not difficult at all. Raptors, including golden As cyclists, were spoiled living in Oregon. A summitpost page exists for this mountain.Pike Canyon: The only developed trail on the east face of Steens Mountain can be found in Pike Canyon. 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). The rest of the Steens Mountain Loop Road can accommodate passenger cars at lower speeds. As you leave the junipers, you will be surrounded by large expanses of Mountain big sagebrush. Is that where you may see wild mustangs? Weather UV Index Daylight Saturday 27 / 11 F Sunday 19 / 3 F Monday The final hour and change, regardless of direction, requires traversing the sporadically You can drive onto the desert from several different dirtaccess roads along the Fields-Denio Rd, coming from the town Fields. The mountain was once known as a sacred place by Native Americans who lived on its slopes. As you crest and start downhill, take the time to stop for Kiger Gorge, perhaps the most magnificent of the glacial gorges carved into this mountain. Popular activities include camping, picnicking, sightseeing, and exploring the open country on foot and horseback. This grueling but extreme-adventurous 276-mile loop takes you around and on top of Steens. This 17-mile drive takes you through open wet prairies and popular wading bird feeding areas. Cattlemen, Dont know how we could have backed up if we had met another car. Follow along the loop to get back to your starting point. Terrible washboard road but spectacular scenery. 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