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Cox Benchmark

Summit: 
W7O/CE-050

Cox Benchmark is a Drive up summit near Lakeview OR.

There is a small RF site on top, but we experienced no interference from it.

The last bit of road, approximately one mile and 500 feet of gain, is a bit rough and overgrown in places. We drove it in a Rav4, but you could park near the start of it at 42.39478, -120.36527. This would avoid needing higher clearance and northwest pin stripes.

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Fish Creek Mountain, OR | August 2025

Summit: 
W7O/WV-015

Fish Creek Mountain is a 6.3 mile RT hike with 2300 feet of elevation gain.

Access to the trail head is on good roads, mostly paved with good gravel for the final bit.

 

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East Canyon Ridge, WA | August 2025

Summit: 
W7W/LC-034

East Canyon Ridge is a summit in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Mt. Adams. The summit is along a well used multi-mode trail that sees some mountain bike and moto traffic, though very light on the day of my activation. Huckleberries were ample during my visit in late summer, as well.

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Red Butte, MT | August 2025

Summit: 
W7M/CL-020

 

Climb:                   4.6 mi, +3,170 feet

Approach:           11.8 mi., +1,102 feet, -925 feet

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Wapaloosie Mountain

Summit: 
W7W/FR-004

Getting there: I rode my mountain bike from Sherman Pass, activated Columbia Mountain, and then continued on to Wapaloosie Mountain before backtracking and descending Jungle Hill. Trails are in decent enough condition and there is nothing about the tread that would make them difficult to hike. I did drive the roads to all the trail heads and the road to this one is in good condition. I found it quite passable in my Subaru Forester.

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Augspurger Mountain, WA | August 2025

Summit: 
W7W/LC-097

Augspurger Mountain in the Columbia Gorge is a 4-point summit near Dog Mountain and Wind Mountain. Historically, the approach from the south (via Dog Mountain) was considered de-facto and is reputed to be long and strenuous. An alternate was found, however, from the north side that, while steep in places, is shorter. 1.6 miles and 1300ish feet of elevation get you to the AZ with good gorge and mountain views, some nice duffy sections and some moderate exposure in areas, requiring careful footing.

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Frazier Point, OR | Aug 2025

Summit: 
W7O/NE-077

Frazier Point Lookout is a decommissioned lookout off of US-395 between Burns and John Day.It is a drive into the activation zone with a passenger car summit. The final push to the tower is a bit steep and rocky, but it’s not necessary to drive there.

Google maps provides accurate directions. Basically, off of US-395 turn East onto paved forest road NF-17. Follow it to NF-295 which becomes NF_1630. Then take NF-849 to the top. There are signs and everything!

 

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Jump-off Joe Mountain, OR | Aug 2025

Summit: 
W7O/NE-068

Jumpoff Joe is a short bushwhack in the Malheur National Forest off of US-395 between Burns and John Day. Start of the hike is decommissioned forest road 1601-084 located at 44.07619, -118.81145.

I will not tell you how to get there because there has to be a better way. We were on FR 902 and FR 879 coming from the south. Those roads had bad water damage and were at the verge of navigability. We eventually hit road 3930 which was good gravel. Try to come in on that road.

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Calamity Butte, OR | Aug 2025

Summit: 
W7O/SE-017

Calamity Butte is an active Lookout in the Malheur Forest. It has two lookout buildings, an historic one on the ground and a newer one on a tower. It is located off of US-395 between John Day and Burns.

To get there drive 395 to 43.9282, -118.9323 and turn west onto forest road 2840, AKA Calamity Lookout Road. Turn North on to FR-28 then immediately left onto 2860. The road is rough from here. We did it with 8” of clearance and AWD. The track is available on sotl.as.

 

 

 

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King Mountain, OR | August 2025

Summit: 
W7O/SE-018

King Mountain is a drive up off of US-395 between John Day and Burns.

To get there turn east off of 395 at 43.7862, -118.8654 onto good gravel road 2820.

Stay on this road until the turn up to king at 43.7872, -118.8655.

It is now approximately 2.5 miles and 700 feet of gain to the top. We were able to drive all of it in our Rav4. Plenty of parking opportunities so you can drive as far as you and your vehicle are comfortable.