Lower Lookout Mountain Trail

Overview

This trail starts on the exposed ridge of Lookout Mountain and descends down to the parking area by Ochoco Creek Campground. <br><br>The upper section is very rocky and steep, then slowly transitions to a faster trail below the tree-line. Multiple short climbs spice things up and give time for the brakes to cool down.<br><br>Riding from bottom to top is fairly tough due to steep grades, so the best method is to do the Lookout Mountain Road Climb and take Independent Mine Trail or Lookout Mountain Trail to link up with the top.

Trail Stats

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Meadow area near the middle of the descent.

Meadow area near the middle of the descent.

Lower Lookout Mountain trail descent.

Lower Lookout Mountain trail descent.

Lower Lookout Mountain trail descent.

Lower Lookout Mountain trail descent.

Rocky descent section on the Lower Lookout Mountain trail.

Rocky descent section on the Lower Lookout Mountain trail.

Looking north on the Lower Lookout Mountain trail.

Looking north on the Lower Lookout Mountain trail.

Ridge line at the top of Lookout Mountain.

Ridge line at the top of Lookout Mountain.

Spring and early wildflowers can be spectacular.

Spring and early wildflowers can be spectacular.

Wildflowers before the rocks...

Wildflowers before the rocks...

The descent begins...

The descent begins...

Awesome view from the top!

Awesome view from the top!

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