Iron Mountain Loop
6.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 54 min
Time
terrain
1,171 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderately hard loop trail that will take you to the top of Iron Mountain. From the top you'll have sweeping views of the 3 sisters and in late June/early July you'll get to see beautiful wild flowers blooming.
Getting Started
The trail head is right off of HWY 20 at Tomb Stone Pass. If you are wanting to attempt a hike in the winter you will need a snow park pass.
Taking Children
This would be a good trail for adventurous teens. The elevations gains do not make this a good trail for children. You can however drive to the top of Iron Mountain and there is a good platform for view that is child friendly. Dogs are also allowed on this trail.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Hiked this trail mid June. The trail is in great condition with just a couple logs to get around/under, a couple muddy sections from snow melt nothing major to get through. The wildflowers are blooming now and are a beautiful site, you cannot go wrong hiking this trail with the meadows, the surrounding Mtn views and the views from atop Iron Mtn are all incredible.
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Public Tracks
Tombstone Pass to Iron Mountain, OR, USA
Iron Mountain via Cone Mountain meadow is open (5/25/16), free of snow and awash with wildflowers.
Iron Mountain loop
Most hiking guides list this hike as approximately 8 miles and 1900 feet gain.
2017-06-28 Cone Peak Trail to Iron Mountain
52 Hike Challenge 2017, Hike 26
