Iron Mountain

Area	Western Cascades (Willamette National Forest)
Best time to visit	Mid-June through mid-July
Blooming Now	No
Elevation	4800-5455 feet
Trail Info	2 miles round-trip, 650 feet elevation gain
	PLANT LIST AVAILABLE
	WILDFLOWER SEARCH
	ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
	Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide
Dogs	Allowed

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

Iron Mountain is located near Tombstone Pass along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home, Oregon (or west of Sisters, depending upon your perspective). It's a veritable wildflower cornucopia with over 300 species. July is a great time to visit, but be warned that it can get somewhat crowded on weekends.

The trail starts from the parking area, and at 0.1 mile reaches a junction with the Cone Peak trail. It's another 0.9 mile trudge up to the summit lookout, which stands at 5450 feet elevation. But the hike is relatively well-graded with plenty of switchbacks, and the wildflowers blanketing the hillside will provide ample distraction.

In addition to the wildflowers, from the Iron Mountain summit you will have great views of Cone Peak, Echo Mountain, Browder Ridge, and the Three Sisters.

Directions

Drive on Highway 20 heading east past Sweet Home, Oregon. In 35 miles, near milepost 62 (and approximately one mile before you reach Tombstone Pass), watch for Road 035 on your left (north side of Highway 20). Though rough, this gravel road will accommodate normal passenger vehicles. Take Road 035 for 2.8 miles to a parking area.

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
Reports from previous years
07/19/2019	Jim Sellers
07/03/2019	D Hayden
06/21/2016	David Hansen
06/10/2014	Marissa
07/06/2012	Greg Lief
08/02/2011	Michael and Tarn Stevens
07/06/2010	Angie Moore
07/10/2009	Greg Lief
06/26/2008	Greg Lief

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Photo Gallery

Browder Ridge and Three Sisters from the Iron Mountain summit

Hillside wildflowers at Iron Mountain

Cone Peak and Echo Mountain from Iron Mountain summit

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