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Steens Mountain Wilderness
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesOregonHarney County
Steens Mountain Wilderness
The Top 7 Natural Monuments in Steens Mountain Wilderness
Steens Mountain Wilderness’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in Steens Mountain Wilderness. 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 Steens Mountain Wilderness. 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: December 18, 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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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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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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