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Little Cowhorn Mountain Hike

From Oregon Hikers Field Guide

This page is marked as a Closed Hike. Some or all of this hike has been closed by a governing body and hikers may be liable for fines or even arrest. At least part of this route may be dangerous and hard to follow, or it may cross areas with sensitive plant life or wildlife habitat. Trailkeepers of Oregon does not endorse or recommend hiking this route. When restrictions are lifted, this notice will be removed.
Little Cowhorn Mountain Lookout (Cheryl Hill)
View of Three Sisters from the lookout (Cheryl Hill)
Clip of the Forest Service topo map showing the trail

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Hike Description

NOTICE: The area is closed to hiking because of the 2023 Bedrock Fire. Please check current closures in the Willamette National Forest before planning an outing.

This short hike takes you to the summit of Little Cowhorn Mountain, where you can explore an old fire lookout and enjoy expansive views.

From the trailhead, follow the trail as it rises steeply approximately one mile to the summit. Just below the summit are some atmospheric rock formations. The old 1960 fire lookout still stands. It is no longer staffed, but it was restored in 2004. The views from here are spectacular. On a clear day you can see the tip of Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mount Washington, the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and Diamond Peak.


Maps

  • Maps: Hike Finder
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service: Middle Fork Ranger District
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service: Willamette National Forest
  • Pacific Northwest Recreation Map Series: Willamette Cascades

Fees, Regulations, etc.

  • none

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