Find a breath of fresh air atop Pilot Rock, 5,910 feet above sea level in Ashland. Nestled two miles from Highway 99, off BLM Road 40-2E-33 you'll see the Pilot Rock Trailhead. The hike itself is 3 miles out and back, with a view of the Southern Oregon Valley. Less than a mile into the hike, you will cross paths with the Pacific Crest Trail. If you have a furry friend, you are welcome to bring it along for the hike as long as your pup stays leashed. At the base of the rock perhaps you could have a snack or, if you're the climbing type, you might climb up to the top. If you happen to be journeying during February through the end of July, you won't be able to boulder up the rock summit itself, as it is closed for the peregrine falcons. However, in other months, if you're feeling adventurous and the weather conditions are dry, you could climb to the top of pilot rock's basalt surface. Beware of wetter conditions as it could get rather slippery and take a dangerous turn. If you are familiar with the Alameda Fire of 2020, this is a great place to get a full view of the burn scar from the fires that roared through Southern Oregon.
WHERE: two miles from Highway 99, off BLM Road 40-2E-33
MORE INFO: alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/pilot-rock-trail
