Cougar Peak
Oregon
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.0 mi
Distance
2,236 ft
Gain
3h 47m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
Active alert in Fremont-Winema National Forest: Fremont-Winema National Forest 14 Day Stay Limit
USFSPosted Jul 27, 2025 · checked 2 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 67°F / low 30°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike
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Cougar Peak
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,236 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,236 ft
- Highest point
- 7,903 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,237 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Cougar Peak is an 8-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon with 2,220 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route to the summit.
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