Contact Info
Ochoco National Forest
3160 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754
3160 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754
- Phone:
- 541-416-6500
Basics
- Length:
- 2 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 1 to 1-1/2 hrs
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 4200 feet to 4400 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 200 feet
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
This beautiful trail meanders through old growth forest, flower-filled mountain meadows, and rocky ridges. Panoramic views of Mill Creek Valley are common. Trail reaches its final destination at the base of a 200 foot rock outcrop called Steins Pillar. The last 1.4 miles of trail is not well maintained, very steep, and requires sure footing. Average hiking time is 3 hours.
Details
Length:
2 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
1 to 1-1/2 hrs
Trailhead Elevation:
4200
Elevation Range:
4200 feet to 4400
Elevation Change:
200
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Prineville, travel east 9 miles on US Highway 26 to Mill Creek Road (Forest Road No. 33). Travel northeast for 6.5 miles. Right turn on Forest Road No. 3300-500.
