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Cowhorn Mountain Trail #3458
The top of Little Cowhorn Mountain provides the hiker with one of the finest views in the area.
The trail passes through a stand of Douglas-fir, crosses through an opening and then enters a thick young stand of trees. Interesting rock formations found about .75 mile of the way up, gives you a good excuse to catch your breath. At the top, there is a fire lookout.
Not recommended for horses, mountain bikes or motorcycles
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 10/4/23: Temporarily closed due to Bedrock Fire. See closure order and map. |
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Spring, summer, fall and winter |
| Water: | None |
| Information Center: | Middle Fork Ranger Station |
General Information
Accessibility:The trail has steps and is steep and rough in places.
Directions:
Access is from Cowhorn Mountain Trailhead.
General Notes:
Close to:
- Clark Butte Trail (area is unavailable)
- Clark Creek Nature Trail
- Cowhorn Mountain Trail
- Fall Creek National Recreation Trail
- Gold Point Trail
- Jones Trail
- Tall Trees Trail
Activities
Day Hiking
Not recommended for horses, mountain bikes or motorcycles
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Alerts & Warnings
- FIRE CLOSURES: Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Fall Pile Burning and Prescribed Fire Planned
- Portion of McKenzie River Trail closed; trail detour in place
- Christmas Tree Permits Available Now; 6th Annual Ornament Hunt Nov. 17-Dec. 31
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada
Related Information
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
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