Are you ready to get out and breathe some fresh air and soak in Oregon’s natural beauty? The Cone Peak Trail is a loop trail in the Willamette National Forest that features fields of colorful wildflowers, and some incredible views. If you’re looking for a moderately challenging hike with some great payoffs, this is it!
To hike the Cone Peak Trail, head to the Tombstone Pass Trailhead. You’ll find it right on Highway 20, east of Cascadia.
Several trails await, and you’ll combine a few of them to complete this 7.1-mile loop.
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Much of this single-track trail takes you right through the lush, green forest.
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Switchbacks take you up the mountain. You’ll experience an elevation gain of 1,740 feet during this hike, which is why it’s rated as “moderate.” The climb is gradual, though, so it’s not too much of a workout.
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During late spring and summer months, you’ll see wildflowers along the trail…
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…and once you reach the top you’ll find yourself surrounded by a field of wildflowers.
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These brightly-colored blooms are everywhere!
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Watch for a host of flowers in all colors, shapes, and sizes.
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You’ll definitely want to bring your camera along to capture their beauty.
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Of course, you’ll practice Leave No Trace Principles during your wildflower meadow visit. Stay along the trail to avoid trampling the flowers, and leave them where they are so that hikers coming along later can enjoy them, too.
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After you tear yourself away from the beautiful flowers, you’ll continue on along the trail, which wraps around Iron Mountain.
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It’s well worth your time to take the short, one-mile-long Iron Mountain Trail, which takes you to this lookout with incredible views.
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From the lookout, you’ll make your way back down to the Cone Peak Trail down to Highway 20. Cross the road, continue on the trail until you see the sign for the Santiam Wagon Road, which takes you back to the Tombstone Pass Trailhead.
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Have you hiked the Cone Peak Trail to see the wildflowers? Tell our readers about your adventure in the comments!
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