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Review:
Mount Thielsen, aka Big Cowhorn, is topped with a dramatic spire that, along with a former spire on Little Cowhorn, once looked like a cow’s horns. The remnant of a shield volcano, it is home to Lathrop Glacier on its north face, the southernmost glacier in Oregon. Climbers can take two approaches to Mount Thielsen’s summit. The more popular of the two is Mount the Thielsen Trail, which connects to the Pacific Crest Trail in a gradual climb of 4 miles, and a second section that climbs 5 miles to the summit. The other option is an overnight climb. Thielsen Creek Trail is 7.5 miles to the PCT and 8.5 miles to the summit from there. It’s prettier, has plenty of water sources, and provides excellent camping beneath the north face.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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