Irish Mountain
- 10.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,195 ft
- climb
- 6,597 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Irish Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Irish Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
2026 Active Wildfire
Agency alert covering Middle Fork Ranger District · USFS · Middle Fork Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Irish Mountain is a hard hike in Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness, on the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 10.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,195 feet, taking you from a low point of about 4,536 feet to a high of about 6,597 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is a natural-surface route, so plan for a rugged, foot-focused climb. The trailhead sits within the wilderness, and the closest neighbors are Erma Bells and the Erma Bell Lakes Trail #3563, both about half a mile away, along with Skookum Creek Campground. For an overnight stay, Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin is about 4 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina19 mi away
- Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters23 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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