Brown Mountain
Klamath Falls, Oregon
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In winter, a blanket of snow covers the lava jumble, creating a smooth surface for backcountry skiing or snowshoeing.
For experienced backcountry navigators, this adventure to Brown Mountain is a welcome breath of fresh air. Since there are so many different ways to get up to the summit, you'll likely find a route of your own.
There are a myriad of routes up the slopes of Brown Mountain, and not all are marked, so either use the Pacific Crest Trail and trek on your own path, or come via the Summit Sno-Park, where a marked winter trail travels under a row of powerlines.
This is the trickiest part of the journey, so be sure to mark your path, bring a GPS, and watch out for steep snowbanks caused by snowplows.
Parking
A Snow Park permit is required to park along Hwy 140 from November 15 through April 30.
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Open:
24 hours
Closed:
None listed
Warning:
In the winter when snow closes all the access roads off of Hwy 140, you need to park along Hwy 140 near the summit.