A memorable road trip to Indian Rock
Usa, north-america
4.18 km
2,195 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! I've got a spot for you that'll make you feel like you're on top of the world: Indian Rock in Oregon's Grant County.
This beauty sits way up in the Malheur National Forest, reaching a whopping 7,201 feet. The road to the summit? All dirt, baby! But don't worry, you can usually make it in a regular car when it's dry. And guess what? There's an old-school fire lookout up there, built back in '57. Plus, if you want to spend the night, there's a campground called Head O'Boulder nearby. Just a heads-up, this road is usually open from mid-June to October.
Now, the climb is no joke – we're talking some seriously steep sections, hitting gradients of almost 11%! From the start on NF-45, it's about 2.6 miles to the top, gaining almost 1,000 feet in elevation. So, buckle up and get ready for some incredible views!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 4.18 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,195 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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