Cowhorn Mountain used to sport a distinctive "cowhorn" that gave rise to its name. However, in the early 1900s, a severe winter storm and like angry freeway drivers the world over, leaned on the horn. As a result, the peak was lowered to its current height of 7,864 feet. On the plus side, it's a lot easier to summit Cowhorn Mountain than it used to be!
Driving time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Driving directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKwVLWU9W9cZeiDc9
Entry or parking fee: none
Hiking route: This will be an out and back on the Pacific Crest Trail
Distance: 9.4 miles
Elevation gain: 1900 feet
Difficulty level: Strenuous
Pluses: The view from Cowhorn Mountain is amazing, you can see peaks near and far, and lakes big and small dot the forested terrain surrounding the mountain.
Minuses: There is a little bit of a scramble to reach the summit.
For more information call (don't text) John at 541-673-1973.
On the day of the hike: Meet at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off of Fowler St., right behind the library building.
Bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for hiking.
If you are riding with somebody, be prepared to share gas expenses with your driver.
Please do not attend if you feel sick, are coughing, or have a fever.
The club hikes every other Saturday, rain or shine. Hiking is free, everybody is welcome.
For a list of our upcoming hikes:
https://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org/schedule/
"Hiking to the top of a mountain is a peak experience!"
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