Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
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Oregon
Blitzen River Trail
4.0 mi
Distance
1,220 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Steens Mountain Wilderness
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Out & back
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Blitzen River Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,220 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,220 ft
- Highest point
- 4,460 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,244 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Bureau of Land Management
About this trail
The Blitzen River Trail is an out-and-back hike through the scenic Steens Mountain region of southeastern Oregon, following the pristine Blitzen River as it cuts through high desert canyon terrain. This trail offers excellent opportunities to observe riparian wildlife, wildflowers, and the dramatic geological formations carved by the river over millennia. The combination of water access and remote backcountry setting makes this a rewarding destination for those seeking solitude in Oregon's vast interior.
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