Pine Spring Fire Overlook Trail

Current Conditions

Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.

Great for a quick way to stretch your legs, this short trail provides an opportunity to see how the forest recovers after a fire. Stroll out to a rock point that overlooks the Pine Springs Basin an area still in the early successional stages of recovery from wildfires. The Pine Springs Overlook Observation Site is the trailhead for this trail, with a covered shelter area, hikers can hike the short trail and then enjoy a picnic.

General Information

Horse, motorized, and mountain bike use prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

From Burns, Oregon travel west on US Highway 20 approximately 1 mile to the junction with the County Road 127 approximately 12 to the junction with Forest Road 41 at the sign for Yellow Jacket and Delintment Lake. Follow Forest Road 41 3.5 miles, turn left at the sign for Pine Springs Overlook. The interpretive site will be at the end of the drive.

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking

Day Hikes

Recreation Groups

campsite with pine trees, picnic tables in front of a lake

Recreations Sites, Trails and Campgrounds located on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District.