Oregon · Hiking

Rimrock Springs

1.0 mi
round trip
143 ft
climb
3,195 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Rimrock Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Rimrock Springs, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Rimrock Springs is a short, easy hike in Oregon's Crooked River National Grassland, part of the Ochoco National Forest. The trail is about a mile long and rises roughly 90 feet from the trailhead, with the high point at about 3,195 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch near the start, and the trail is natural-surfaced. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is named Rimrock Springs Trailhead. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June through September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Grizzly, Oregon, show July and August highs in the low 80s with only three or four wet days a month, while winter brings highs around 40°F and a few snow days. The trail is open from June 1 through October 31, and the hike takes about half an hour. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Cole Loop Trail #854 lies about 1.6 miles away, and Ridge Rider - Warner Loop is about 4 miles off. Haystack Lake campground is about 4 miles away, and The Fourth Area climbing area is about 8 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Rimrock Springs

    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

      42° / 23°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 23°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 25°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 27°

      10 wet

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 37°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 41°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 30°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 26°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 22°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grizzly, OR, 6 mi away at 3,635 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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