Iron Mountain
1.8 mi
Distance
40 min
Time
terrain
610 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy out and back trail to Iron Mountain in Willamette National Forest.
This is an alternate route for Iron Mountain.
Rate this Hike
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My daughter and I were diverted here by a friendly forestry ranger that was manning the Road Closed sign (active wildfire) that blocked us from getting to Coffin Mountain. We weren't disappointed by his recommendation. Steady climb, moderately steep, but short (about 0.8 miles one way), gaining about 600 feet in elevation. Similar, in terms of hiking, as doing Misery Ridge at Smith Rock. Plenty of wildflowers (multiple varieties of buckwheat, Scarlet Horn, Sierra Stonecrop, Indian Paintbrush, Flax, Common Wooly Sunflower, Dwarf fireweed, Slender ciquefoil, Cow Parsnip, Butterballs, Henderson's angelica, Scarlet gilia, Aspen Fleabane). And, many, many butterflies that seemed to be holding a convention at the summit. Great views, moderately challenging footing, well worth it!
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Public Tracks
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