Name: Tire Mountain
Start: 2026-05-27T08:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-27T08:30:00-07:00

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Tire Mountain

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Start date: 05/27/2026
Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

This hike starts at the east trailhead, 13 miles from Westfir. The last 7 miles is good gravel roads that gains elevation. The hike starts on a section of the Alpine Trail, then the Tire Mountain trail. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather. Bring water, snacks, lunch and a first aid kit. Poles can be helpful.

Photo by: Jean Harris

Event Leader: Jean Harris
Event Leader Phone: 541-953-0268
Event Leader Email: jeanmarieharr@gmail.com
Assistant Leader: Admin Obsidian
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 100
Season: 2026
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required:
participant prerequisites: Able to hike 6 miles on a mountain trail.
Conditions:
Total Distance: 6
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 500
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Obsidians are enthusiastic in any weather. We ventured up the steep road to the Tire Mountain Trailhead, driving into the beautiful, swirling fog. The old growth forest with wisps of wildflowers was wrapped in a shroud of fog. The steep meadows did not disappoint as many flowers were in bloom. Camas, iris, penstemon, larkspur and balsamroot, plus many more. The trail runs in and out of meadows and timber with fog swirling all around. Once back at the cars and driving away, the sun appeared along with a view of the Three Sisters.

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