Steens Mountain
A 30-mile fault-block escarpment rising 5,500 ft above the Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Oregon, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Sagebrush steppe / alpine (1,200–2,970 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Hot Springs
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sagebrush steppe / alpine (1,200–2,970 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 30-mile fault-block escarpment rising 5,500 ft above the Alvord Desert in southeast Oregon.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sagebrush steppe / alpine (1,200–2,970 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Sagebrush steppe / alpine (1,200–2,970 m)
Difficulty
moderate
