Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain
Moderate (to crags viewpoint)
5.6 miles round trip
1060 feet elevation gain
Open May to mid-November
This desert summit has a visitable University of Oregon observatory, but the mountain itself is also a star attraction. With a bit of easy bushwhacking you can hike 2.8 miles along the open crest of a rolling ridgeline, discovering rock formations, ponderosa pine groves, wildflowers, and views across Eastern Oregon.
Start by drving Highway …
From the parking area, …
For the hike, start …
This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon.