The Top 19 Mountain Passes in Oregon
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Oregon and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Asterisk Pass, a cherished shortcut to the West, beckons climbers to their beloved haven with an irresistible allure.
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The Pueblo Mountains are a rugged volcanic mountain range located between the town of Fields and Denio. Its defining feature is a 45-degree tilted fault block ridgeline averaging around 7,300 …
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Trip advice is inaccurate. The road from Powers is paved, but only to the saddle on the route shown. (My understanding is that it is paved you turn west at …
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Lolo Pass is a trailhead along the PCT, but there is not much traffic here. You will find a picnic bench with lovely shade next to the road.
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The McKenzie Pass Highway is part of the 4,200 mile long TransAmerica Trail. This is a particularly interesting section since McKenzie Pass cuts through the famous Cascade volcanic ranger offering views that are tough to match anywhere else en-route.
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Glacier Lake Pass offers some stunning views towards Glacier Lake, Glacier Pass Peak and the surrounding mountains of the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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The Polaris Trail takes you over Polaris Pass. Take a break at this high point to enjoy the magical view towards the Matterhorn and the towering peaks all around you. …
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This pass has the most scenic campsites within the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. On one side you will see Jefferson, the other presents Mount Hood in the distance. There is no …
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Moss Pass is located below Moss Pass Butte. Several trails - like the Oregon Desert Trail which uses the Fremont National Recreation Trail in this section - and roads cross …
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Minto Pass offers a nice view of Wasco Lake. You are hiking along a former backcountry road that is nowadays just a narrow hiking trail. The pass was named after …
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