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 …
Buckhorn Spring is listed as a possible water source along the Oregon Desert Trail. From my experience in 2024, this cow pond should only be considered if you are really …
Riddle Reservoir is pretty shallow and hard to get to since the ground is very soft and muddy. Not the easiest way to collect water. However, there might be a …
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 …
Mud Spring can be an acceptable water source in the spring. Cows might be present, but the water looked a lot better than Buckhorn Spring in 2024. If you can …
In spring of 2024, the amount and quality of water of Griffith Spring Reservoir was really good. A lot better than all the other water holes between Hart Mountain and Frenchglen. Not silty at all and little impact from cows.
Just next to Trout Creek Mountain Road there is a nice pond and an even nicer water trough to fill your water bottles. The water is cool and clear – nevertheless you should treat the water before consuming.
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.