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 is an excerpt from 100 Hikes: Eastern Oregon