スティーンズ山のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

If the water level is too high to ford Big Indian Creek (like during snowmelt), you can hike up Steens Mountain Loop Road to get to the top of Steens Mountain.

If you arrive on a Monday or Tuesday, you are still allowed to visit the Riddle Ranch. You just have to park your car here at the main gate and hike to the ranch. It is worth the effort. The old Ben Riddle Cabin is visible from the parking lot.

Nowadays, a decendant of the Riddle Brothers is taking care of the old ranch and the buildings. She is super friendly and will answer your questions. The ranch is located along an alternate route of the Oregon Desert Trail that is recommended if the water level is too high to ford Little Blitzen River. And even if it isn't, the ranch is worth a detour! There is also a (trail) register at the main building.

If you arrive here on a Monday or Tuesday, you are still allowed to visit the Riddle Ranch. You just have to park your car at the main gate and hike from there. It is worth the effort.

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 Canyon with a serious section of slow bushwhacking through tall sagebrush and roses.

This trailhead is 1.2 miles from the Riddle Brother's Ranch and provides parking when the gate is closed.

Excellent view of Steens Mountain as you approach from the east.

This is a great turn around point with a beautiful view of the trail and the Alvord Desert beyond it.