Horsepasture Mountain

Area	Western Cascades (Willamette National Forest)
Best time to visit	Late June to mid-July
Blooming Now	No
Elevation	4700-5660 feet
Trail Info	2.8 miles round-trip, 900 feet elevation gain
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Dogs	Allowed

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

This is a relatively easy hike to an alpine meadow with tremendous views of the Three Sisters. On clear days you should also have very good views of Mount Jefferson, Three-Fingered Jack, Mount Washington, Mount Bachelor, and Diamond Peak to the south.

For more information, visit the Cascadia Wildlands Project web site.

Directions

Take Highway 126 east from Eugene/Springfield for approximately 42 miles. After McKenzie Bridge, just past the McKenzie Bridge General Store, turn right onto Horse Creek Road and proceed 1.7 miles. Just beyond Horse Creek Campground, turn right onto FS Road 1993, which is mostly paved but has some gravel stretches. After approximately 8.5 miles, you will see the Horsepasture Trailhead on your right, along with a small turnout which will accommodate 3-4 cars.

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
Reports from previous years
07/21/2012	Eugene Reynolds
05/27/2012	Eugene Reynolds
07/03/2009	Engin
07/03/2007	Tanya Harvey

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Three Sisters from Horsepasture Mountain

Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack from Horsepasture Mountain

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