Crescent Mountain

Area	Western Cascades (Willamette National Forest)
Best time to visit	July
Blooming Now	No
Elevation	3500-5760 feet
Trail Info	6 miles round-trip, 1000 feet elevation gain to first wildflower meadow 9 miles round-trip, 2200 feet elevation gain to summit
	WILDFLOWER SEARCH
	ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Dogs	Allowed

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

Crescent Mountain is part of the "Old Cascades" in the Willamette National Forest south of Detroit, Oregon. Its summer wildflower displays are well worth the climb. Plus, on clear days, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Oregon Cascades from Mount Hood to the north down to Diamond Peak to the south. The views of Mount Jefferson and Three-Fingered Jack are particularly impressive.

Directions

From Springfield Junction (Highway 20 and Highway 126) proceed approximately 0.75 mile and turn right at the signs for Old Cascades Trails and the Lava Lake Sno-Park. Proceed straight through the parking area and continue one mile on paved road 2067. Turn left onto gravel road 508. This road is unmarked but you will see a "trailhead" sign pointing up the road. Proceed uphill on road 508 for approximately 0.7 mile until it ends at a large parking area. The trailhead is at the west side of the parking area.

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
Reports from previous years
07/09/2023	Greg Lief
07/12/2014	Greg Lief
07/06/2014	Greg Lief
07/07/2013	Greg Lief
07/21/2012	Greg Lief
06/26/2008	Greg Lief
06/23/2007	Rory Nichols

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Photo Gallery

Crescent Mountain beargrass meadow

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