Crescent Mountain

Difficult

9 miles round trip

2200 feet elevation gain

Open June through October

Use: hikers, horses

Sunny wildflower meadows drape the southern slopes of this huge, crescent-shaped ridge. As the trail angles up through the open fields, expect dramatic views across the High Cascade forests to Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters.

Start by driving Highway . . .

Other Options

Beyond Crescent Mountain’s summit, the trail . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Central Oregon Cascades