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Lookout Mountain Upper Trailhead

This is the higher elevation access to Lookout Mountain Trail (#804).  

The parking area is shared with Round Mountain South Trailhead; however, the trail actually begins on the opposite side of Forest Service Road 4205.  

Lookout Mountain Trail Map

General Information

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

Directions

From Prineville, Oregon:

Head east on Highway 126 for approximately 13 miles.

Turn right onto County Road 123 and continue for approximately 7 miles.

Stay right at the junction of Forest Service Road 22 and Forest Service Road 42.

Continue on Forest Service Road 42 for approximately 7 miles.

Turn right onto Forest Service Road 4205, the spur road to Round Mountain Trailhead

Park at Round Mountain South Trailhead

Lookout Mountain Upper Trailhead will be on the opposite side of the parking lot from the Round Mountain South Trailhead.

Parking

Parking is available in the parking lot, and can accommodate a variety of vehicle sizes.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated September 8, 2026