An epic enthralling road to Bolan Peak in OR
Usa, north-america
N/A
1,902 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! I just discovered this incredible spot in Oregon's Josephine County called Bolan Peak. We're talking Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest vibes, reaching a lofty 6,240 feet!
The road up, Forest Road 535, is a total off-road experience - unpaved all the way, baby! You could probably make it in a regular car, but I'd definitely recommend something with higher clearance to be safe. Fair warning: there's a gate near the top.
The views from up there are insane! Think panoramic vistas of the Red Buttes and Siskiyou Wilderness, plus glimpses of Preston Peak and the shimmering Bolan Lake.
Heads up, though: snow usually shuts the road down from late October until sometime between late June and early July. Mother Nature calls the shots on when it's open, so check conditions before you head out. Sadly, the old lookout tower that stood tall since 1953 is gone, a casualty of the 2020 Slater Fire. Still, the view is worth the trek!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 1,902 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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