Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort
So much to do and see, but never enough time!!!
Here are just a few things to see and do, do not hesitate to ask for more information
- Steens Mountain Loop Road
Drive the 66-mile Steens Mountain Loop Road. Experience the 8 major vegetation zones of the Great Basin as you gradually climb to the near 10,000-foot summit.
There are four gates on the Loop Road. In an average year, the first gates have been know to open anytime after Memorial Day, but can be later if we have wetter and colder weather. In an average year, the second gates have opened anytime from mid-June to July 3rd. The road and gates are managed by the "Burueau of Land Management" located in Hines, Oregon. The closures of these gates are based on when winter weather hits the area. Should you want the current status, please call them as they do not keep the locals updated. The number for that office is (541) 573-4400.
Wild Horse Lake Gaze down at the glacial waters of Wild Horse Lake where the endangered Lahonton Cutthroat trout thrive. Glaze the rocky crags for the elusive Bighorn.- Glacial Gorges View four major glacial gorges carved deeply into the mountain centuries ago.
- Donner and Blitzen River Experience the thrill of hooking a native Red Band trout from the pristine waters of the Donner und Blitzen River or just frolic in its cool clean water on a warm summer's day.
- Challenging Hikes Hike the challenging High Desert Trail, climb Pike Creek on the East Face, or walk leisurely down the East Canal
- Winter's Solitude Surround yourself in winter's solitude. See the Steens as few have, as you cross-country ski, snow mobile, or snow shoe through the aspen and sub alpine life zones of the mountain.
- Kiger Mustangs Photograph the most notable wild horse herd the "Kiger Mustangs" in their natural environment. See Oregon's largest and most colorful wild horse herd the "South Steens Paint and Pintos".
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Center Patrol Road Happen upon many mule deer, river otter, beaver, or bobcat, to name a few of the 60 mammals that inhabit the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge as you drive down the Center Patrol Road. - Bird Watching Glass for over 300 species of birds that nest or migrate in the Blitzen Valley. Among them the rare trumpeter swans, egrets, white pelicans, and sandhill cranes.
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Pete French Round Barn
Turn back the pages of time wandering through historical figure Peter French's famous Round Barn. Stroll through his headquarters at the P-Ranch featuring remnants of an era when powerful cattle barons controlled the western rangelands. See the long barn, willow corrals, and a beef wheel left from years gone by.
- Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Visit the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge. Watch for large herds of antelope. Search for elusive bighorn sheep as you climb to the summit. Soak in one of the two natural hot springs near the Refuge Headquarters.
- Alvord Desert Gaze across the expansive Alvord Desert as land yachts race over the alkaline lakebed and colorful hang gliders sail above you.
- Steens Rim RunThe Annual Chris Miller Memorial Steens Rim Run & Walk, this high altitude 10k is unlike any other run and/or walk you will participate in. The views alone are unlike any you will ever see.
- East Face Photograph the springtime wonder of waterfalls cascading down the mile high escarpment of the East Face.
- Diamond Craters Take a self-guided auto tour through the geological wonders of "Diamond Craters". These craters are the most diverse museum of basaltic volcanic flow in the United States.
- John Scharf Migratory Bird Festival Join us for the celebration of the John Scharf Migratory Bird Festival.
- Oregon Wildlife Environment Study Areas (Owesa) The OWESA geographic model is based on five basic concepts in studying seven regions of Oregon. These concepts are; geomorphology,climate,vegetation,wildlife,and human settlements. Identifying these concepts are not new, however the integration of these concepts in studying wildlife environments is a new focus.
Phone (541) 493-2415
Office Hours
Spring and Summer
April 16th thru October 10th
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.(PST)
Fall and Winter Office Hours
October 10th thru April 15th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(PST)
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
35678 Resort Lane, Frenchglen, OR 97736
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