Oregon · Hiking · Wild Rogue Wilderness

Mt. Bolivar

Mt. BolivarPhoto: Don Henise — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.0 mi
round trip
1,781 ft
climb
3,966 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Mt. Bolivar open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Powers Ranger District. It doesn't name Mt. Bolivar, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rogue River National Recreation Trail Emergency Closure

    Agency closure covering Powers Ranger District · Order 06-10-28-26-05 · USFS · Powers Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Powers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Mt. Bolivar is a 2-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Wild Rogue Wilderness, within the Powers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies entirely within designated wilderness. The route gains about 1,781 feet over the course of the hike, with the steepest stretch around 0.77 miles from the start. The trail begins at roughly 3,942 feet and reaches a high point of 3,966 feet, making it a moderate climb that pairs a short distance with a significant ascent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Sexton Summit show July and August highs around 77°F with only about two wet days a month, while winter months average highs in the low 40s and 16 wet days. The trip runs from June 1 to October 31. Plan on about 1.5 hours for the outing. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Nearby, Mule Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles away, and Eden Valley campground is about 3.1 miles off. Panther Ridge and the Old Multnomah Goat Trail are both hikes within about 8 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Mt. Bolivar

    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

      43° / 33°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 33°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 33°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 46°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 51°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 27.4 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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