Virtue Hills
Oregon
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 7,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
44.7443, -117.7135
About Virtue Hills
The Virtue Hills are a modest mountain range in eastern Oregon, located approximately 50 miles southwest of La Grande. Characterized by rolling hills, alpine meadows, and scattered stands of pine and fir, the Virtue Hills offer a more gentle and accessible outdoor experience compared to the rugged Cascade Range to the west. The terrain consists primarily of well-graded hiking trails winding through forested slopes and past pristine alpine lakes, providing an ideal setting for day hikes, backpacking trips, and wildlife viewing.
Notable Peaks
Virtue Peak
7,421 ft
Bluff Mountain
6,982 ft
Swampy Lake Peak
6,719 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.