Pinus ponderosa, the majestic coniferous pine, stands tall with distinctive bark that shifts from youthful blackish-brown to mature yellow-orange plates with dark crevices. Its orderly spacing and contrasting trunks and leaves create a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest.

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September 29, 2023

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Best Hikes to Ponderosa Pine Forest

1. Crossroads loop — Sisters, Oregon

10.3km

02:39

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

2. Santium Highway to Mackenzie Highway loop — Metolius-Windigo Trail — Deschutes National Forest

25.2km

06:38

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Hard

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Elevation 1,020 m

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Wednesday 28 January

8°C

-3°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

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Ponderosa Pine Forest

1. Crossroads loop — Sisters, Oregon

2. Santium Highway to Mackenzie Highway loop — Metolius-Windigo Trail — Deschutes National Forest

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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