Iron Mountain
- 4.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,308 ft
- climb
- 4,060 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Iron Mountain open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.
As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Iron Mountain is a moderate out-and-back hike in Oregon's Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, within the Gold Beach Ranger District. The trail is 4.8 miles long, with a total climb of about 1,300 feet, and the high point reaches about 4,060 feet. That makes it a steady uphill and downhill on a natural-surface route. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible, so plan for a walk on foot only. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July and August highs around 77°F with only about two wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 40s and rain on roughly half the days. The trail stays open from June through October. The climb is steepest at the start, with a grade of about 18%, so pace yourself. Plan on about 2.5 hours for the round trip. Southard Lake is about 1.7 miles away, and Laird Lake offers camping about 3.5 miles off. Paddlers can head to the South Fork Elk River, about 3 miles away, or the North Fork Lobster Creek, about 4 miles away.
Local outfitters
- John Carl Guide Service9 mi away
- Turtle Rock RV Resort24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Iron Mountain
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.
Jan
43° / 33°
16 wet
Feb
44° / 33°
15 wet
Mar
46° / 33°
16 wet
Apr
52° / 35°
14 wet
May
61° / 41°
10 wet
Jun
68° / 46°
6 wet
Jul
77° / 53°
2 wet
Aug
77° / 54°
2 wet
Sep
70° / 51°
4 wet
Oct
58° / 43°
9 wet
Nov
47° / 36°
15 wet
Dec
41° / 32°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 40.2 mi away at 3,832 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service
Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service
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Route details
- Distance
- 4.8 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,308 ft
- Summit
- 4,073 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Iron Mountain on Iron Mountain?
About 4.8 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Iron Mountain?
About 1,308 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Iron Mountain?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Iron Mountain take?
About 2 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Iron Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
