Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

Summer Trails

Twin Pillars Trail -- Trail #832

Ochoco National Forest - Lookout Mountain Ranger District

ACCESS: From Prineville, travel 9 miles east on US Highway 26 to Mill Creek Road (Forest Road #33).  Travel northeast 9.5 miles to the trailhead adjacent to Wildcat Campground.

DESCRIPTION: Most of this trail travels through Mill Creek Wilderness, following Mill Creek itself.  It is a fairly easy hike except for numerous stream crossings with no bridges.  This trail receives fairly heavy use, especially in summer.  Cattle are also allowed to graze in the area.  The highlight of this trail is the contrast between thick stream vegetation and ponderosa pine forest, as well as views of the Twin Pillars, 200 foot tall volcanic plugs that dominate the landscape.  Trail ends on north side of Wilderness at Bingham Prairie on Forest Road #27.

FEE: No Trailhead Fees

LENGTH: 8.3 miles

ELEVATION (low): 3750 feet

ELEVATION (high): 5850 feet

SEASON: Spring, Summer, and Fall

DIFFICULTY: More Difficult

RECOMMENDED USES: Hiking, Horses

PROHIBITED USES: Mtn Bikes (wilderness)

• Trail Map - Twin Pillars North & South, Belknap, and Wildcat Trails