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Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Deschutes

Mt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000' to the 9,182' summit of Mount Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice. Much of the Mount Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open meadows. The terrain is moderate but becomes very steep toward the crest of the Cascade…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Deschutes reservable?

Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Deschutes is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Deschutes?

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