Lookout Mountain Trail
Photo: AndreyZharkikh, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 10.2 mi
- one way
- 3,298 ft
- climb
- 6,927 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Is Lookout Mountain Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Lookout Mountain Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rowe Creek Complex Emergency Closure Order
Agency closure covering Ochoco National Forest · Order 06-07-26-04 · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Blue-Green Algae Information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Prescribed Fire information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lookout Mountain Trail is a 10.2-mile point-to-point hike in Oregon's Ochoco National Forest, within the Lookout Mountain Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route rises from about 5,948 feet to 6,927 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,298 feet. The trail is rated easy, and the climb is spread across the full length, with the steepest stretch at about 3.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 28%. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The trip takes about five hours, and the route is long enough to pair with other outings in the area. Several short hikes sit right along the way, including Mother Lode Mine Trail #808A, Independent Mine and Baneberry, all within about a tenth of a mile. For an overnight stay, Ochoco Forest Camp is about 5 miles away.
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