The Top 10 Natural Monuments in the Steens Mountain
Steens Mountain’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in the Steens Mountain. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Steens Mountain. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Wildhorse Lake
Highlight • Lake
Wildhorse Lake is beautifully situated next to the summit of Steens Mountain. A steep switchback trail will get you down and up again. The Oregon Desert Trail traverses through Wildhorse …
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Borax Hot Springs
Highlight • Natural Monument
Borax Hot Springs is a unique geological phenomenon, featuring geothermal springs that range in temperature from 104 to 300°F and are part of an active fault line. Due to its …
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East Rim Outlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
The view at East Rim Overlook is breathtaking. Far down below lies the Alvord Desert while dramatic cliff faces are snowcapped way into summer. Some information board provide facts on …
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Big Springs
Highlight • Natural
Big Springs is a reliable water source in this area. It is a small, but cool and clear stream that you can scoop. If you are hiking the Oregon Desert …
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Lookout and information board for Little Blitzen Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
Follow a short side trail to an information board and further along the ridge for a fantastic view of the valley and the Little Blitzen River rushing at the bottom.
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Red Bomb Crater
Highlight • Volcano
Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, Red Bomb Crater ist a pyroclastic cone that is part of the Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area.
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Wildflowers of Steens Mountain Wilderness
Highlight • Natural
The bursts of colors are coming from monkeyflower, buckwheat, and lupine, especially in spring and early summer!
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View of Frenchglen & Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Hiking down from the high plateau into the valley treats you with spectacular views of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the tiny town of Frenchglen nestled at the base of the majestic Steens Mountain.
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Nice pond
Highlight • Lake
This little reservoir had some nice water in June 2024. If you need some, better get it from here than from Riddle Reservoir which is very shallow and muddy to get to.
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Little Blitzen Gorge Headwall Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is the best viewpoint of the Little Blitzen Gorge headwall. Nearby is a former stockman's camp, as evidenced by the log fence corners. This served as a base for overseeing herds of cattle as they grazed.
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