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A overlook with a view of Big Indian Gorge on Steens Mountain. Name: Big Indian Overlook Coordinates: 42.67298, -118.69107 Elevation: 7337' Access: Drive up/trail Note: There is a short trail to the overlook but the view of the gorge is visible along the whole "trail" and doesn't require hiking. Location: Along Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 23, 2026 Big Indian Overlook is on the so

A short trail to an overlook of Little Blitzen Gorge on Steens Mountain. Overlook Name: Little Blitzen Overlook Coordinates: 42.67422, -118.69678 Elevation: 7181' Access: Trail Distance: 0.29 miles (round trip) Elevation Range: 7166' to 7253' Ascent/Descent: +77 ft/-66 ft Trail Type: In and out Outing Type: Day hike Permits/Fees: None Location: Along Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 2

An overlook of the Blitzen Valley and Buena Vista Ponds in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Overlook Name: Buena Vista Overlook Coordinates: 43.06368, -118.86699 Elevation: 4242' Access: Trail Note: There is the option of driving close to the overlook or hiking from the bottom of the hill up to the overlook. Location: In Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Date Accessed: May 22, 2026 After having spent the morning b