What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Pilot Rock Trail
The gorgeous Pilot Rock Trail, located in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southwestern Oregon near Ashland, provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail. It also features stunning views of the landscape and Pilot Rock itself.
Length: 2.8 miles
Intensity: Difficult
Little Hyatt Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail
This secluded trail offers beautiful views of the scenery and passes through meadows and wetland areas. Little Hyatt Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail is also located in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Length: 3 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Lost Creek Falls Trail
This trail, which is in the town of Eagle Point in southwest Oregon, is not always well-marked, but it offers scenic views of the creek and the falls.
Length: 2.2 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Buck Rock Tunnel
Found in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, this trail passes through meadows and forested areas and is perfect for viewing wildflowers during the spring and summer months.
Length: 3.5 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Soda Mountain
Located in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, this trail offers some uphill climbs for those hikers who are looking for a bit of a challenge.
Length: 4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
Hyatt Lake, which is located in the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, offers excellent bass and trout fishing. The lake is a no-wake area, but boaters can still enjoy a day on the water, and there are several boat ramps. Many anglers also head to Johnson or Jenny Creek to catch redband trout, which are only found in certain areas around the country.
Climbing
Greensprings Summit, located right near the Pacific Crest Trail in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, offers excellent traditional, top-rope and sport climbs. There are about 30 routes of varying difficulty in the area. Nearby Emigrant Lake also offers 27 climbs of different skill levels. Most of these routes are sport and top-rope with a few traditional climbs.
Wildlife Viewing
Visitors often spot wildlife along the Pacific Crest Trail or in other locations throughout the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Common species include squirrels, marmots, deer, songbirds and ducks. Lucky visitors may spot a bobcat, bear, eagle or mountain lion. The area is also home to a wide variety of butterflies.
Picnicking
The Hyatt Lake Picnic Playground, located in the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area, offers fire pits and picnic tables. The lake also provides easy access to fishing and hiking options.
Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing
During the winter, snow can become quite deep along the Pacific Crest Trail, making it ideal for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Other nearby trails, such as the Soda Mountain trail, are also a good option for winter recreation.
Horseback Riding
The Pacific Crest Trail was specifically designed for hiking and horseback riding, and equestrians can travel along most parts of the trail. There are also many other nearby trails that are ideal for horseback riding.
