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  2. OR
  3. …Southwest Oregon
  4. Umpqua National Forest
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“A steep, rutted road leading to a fire lookout. ”

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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

6,071' 1,850 m

High

5,646' 1,721 m

Low

426' 130 m

Up

9' 3 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

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This isn't a trail but rather a continuation of Forest Road 6515-530. It's a very steep, very rutted old road. The classic, historic USFS fire lookout at the end of it is certainly worth a visit, but you either drive up the road or, if your vehicle can't make it, hike the road.

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Land Manager: USFS - Rogue River & Siskiyou Nat. Forest Office

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in Umpqua National Forest

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Hershberger Mountain Lookout
Apr 3, 2019 near Prospect, OR

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