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Oregon
Pilot Rock
1.4 mi
Distance
497 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Soda Mountain Wilderness
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Pilot Rock
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 497 ft
- Elevation loss
- 497 ft
- Highest point
- 5,413 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,906 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Bureau of Land Management
About this trail
Pilot Rock is an out-and-back trail offering rewarding views from a prominent volcanic outcrop in Oregon's high desert landscape. This hike features steady elevation gain through sagebrush and scattered ponderosa pine, culminating at a scenic summit with expansive vistas across the surrounding plateau country. The rocky summit provides excellent views and a sense of accomplishment for hikers seeking a moderate alpine experience.
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