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Steens Mountain is another “island” mountain rising out of the high desert in Southeast Oregon. The 9,000-foot crest is 8 miles long. Climbers summit Steens Mountain via Big Indian Gorge during summer, and via ski touring the western slopes during winter. It is not recommended to attempt summiting the eastern face with its sharp ridges, which are crumbly. Beyond climbing, Steens Mountain National Back Country Byway is 66 miles of epic mountain scenery. Mann Lake and Fish Lake provide for great trout fishing. Alvord Hot Springs offers up numerous pools to relax in, and South Steens Rim provides panoramic views at over 7,000 feet.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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