Oregon · Hiking

Crane Mountain Nrt

8.9 mi
one way
1,400 ft
climb
7,133 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Crane Mountain Nrt open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Crane Mountain NRT is a moderate hike in Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, within the Lakeview Ranger District. The route is a point-to-point trail of about 9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,400 feet and a high point of 7,133 feet. The trailhead is Walker Trailhead, and the closest neighbor is the Spur at Walker TH, about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 48°F and only about three wet days in the month, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and lows in the low 20s. The trip takes about 3.5 hours. Mud Creek campground, 1.9 miles away, and the Spur to Drake Peak, 2.4 miles off, are the nearest places to break up the day. Drake Peak Lookout, about 4.7 miles away, and Twin Springs Campground, 7.4 miles away, offer more camping.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Crane Mountain Nrt

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 22°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 23°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

      12 wet

    5. May

      58° / 34°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 41°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 48°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 47°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 32°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 25°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Denio 52 Wsw, NV, 42.1 mi away at 6,500 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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