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Lookout Mountain Lower Trailhead

This is the easiest access to a long trail system on the Ochoco National Forest.

The roads are paved the entire way from Prineville and are even cleared during the winter months.

This trailhead provides access to Lookout Mountain Trail (#804), which offers a variety of terrain for hiking, mountain biking and horses, as well as some fantastic views of the Ochoco Mountains.  

Since this is the lower access point to the trail you will be heading uphill most of the way if you start here. It's great for folks looking for a more challenging hike.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

This is a Day-Use only facility.  No overnight camping is permitted at trailheads or Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest or Crooked River National Grassland.

This is a free facility.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.39560448

Longitude: -120.422918

Directions

From Prineville, Oregon:

Take Highwy 26 East for 13 miles.

Turn right onto County Road 123 and continue for approximately 7.5 miles.

Lookout Mountain Lower Trailhead will be on your right, just before the junction of Forest Service Road 22 and Forest Service Road 42, directly across the road from Ochoco Ranger Station.

Parking is available at a turn-out in front of the trailhead or across the street.

Parking

Parking is available at the turnout

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated February 18th, 2025