Alvord Desert

Fields Oregon Off-Road Trails

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Alvord Desert - Fields Oregon Off-Road Trails

Highlights include a low desert along the base of the steep side of the Steens Mountains, with a close-up view of the dramatic 3-mile rise of the Steens from 4,600 feet to 9,773 feet. Long roads, no services.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Off-Highway Drives
Nearby City:	Fields
Length:	64 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Point-to-point
Skill Level:	Easy
Top Elevation:	5,200 feet
Other Uses:	Photography, picnicking, historic sites, geological/ botanical points of interest
Local Contacts:	BLM Burns District
Local Maps:	USGS Folly Farm, Juniper Lake, Mann Lake, Miranda Flat, Alvord Hot Springs, Andrews, Fields
Topo Map:	Alvord Desert Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Oregon Byways Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Rori_Willard Rating:

Date of Trip: 9/30/2008
+1 Props

What an awesome place to explore, the best time to go is in late fall or sp…

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Weather Conditions

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Mostly clear. Lows 4 below to 3 above zero. Light winds.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 20 to 25. Light winds.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 1 to 9. Light winds.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Not as cold. Highs 24 to 31. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Lowest wind chill readings around 5 below zero in the morning.