A well-developed network of trails, including a seven-mile trail from the ranger station to the summit, provides easy access. Trophy-sized mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk inhabit Lookout Mountain. Redband trout are found in the streams, making for great fishing. Other recreational
Ochoco Mountains National Recreation Area
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The Ochoco Mountains are a secluded mecca for wildlife and recreation in central Oregon, featuring giant pine trees, rare trout, sparkling streams, wild-flower meadows, and epic recreational opportunities. Hiking, biking, hunting, horseback riding, fly fishing, and cross-country skiing are among the best ways to experience the Ochocos. A visit to Lookout Mountain or Mount Pisgah on a clear day, is rewarded with views stretching from Mount Shasta in California to Mount Rainier in Washington.
The Ochoco Mountains also serve as a criti-cal wildlife corridor between the Cascades and the Blue Mountains. As wolves return to the Cascades, the most likely travel corridor for them is the Ochoco Mountains. The proposed National Recreation Area would protect old-growth forests and restore fish and wild-life habitat, while allowing for restorative thinning to reduce fuels to natural levels. Off-road vehicles would be strictly limited to existing, designated roads.
Protecting Oregon's Secluded Gem A proposed National Recreation Area for one of Oregon’s most ecologically diverse landscapes.
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The Ochocos: An Ecological Wonder • A plethora of pristine wildflower meadows interspersed
with forests that feature some of the largest old-growth ponderosa pines in Oregon.
• At least 28 different native plant communities and habitat for rocky mountain elk, mule deer, and a number of sensitive species.
• Habitat for the rare interior redband trout and native populations of rainbow trout provide for high-quality dispersed fishing.
• Join Oregon Wild and help protect the wildlife, wildlands, and water that make our state special.
• Call Senators Wyden and Merkley and Representative Walden and encourage them to protect the natural legacy of the Ochocos! Senator Wyden (503) 326-7525 Senator Merkley (503) 326-3386 Rep. Walden (202) 225-6730
• Visit our website, stay up-to-date, and take action!
Get Involved!
For more information contact:
Jamie Dawson, Oregon Wild 2445 NE Division St., Ste 303 Bend, Oregon 97701 [email protected] (541) 382-2616
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