Elkhorn Mountain Summit Beckons

CCT9: Credit Card tour 9 is coming up next week. With luck and some sun we'll get a chance to climb Elkhorn Mountain Summit, the second highest paved road in Oregon. Guess which road is higher.....



"Climbing Elkhorn Summit
From Granite, the Byway turns north onto Forest Road 73. Look for rock "walls" made by early Chinese gold miners along Granite Creek, as they set aside larger boulders in their search for gold. The Elkhorn Byway soon meets up with the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway at the North Fork John Day Campground. The "Wild and Scenic" John Day River is recognized for outstanding fisheries, water quality, scenery, recreation, wildlife, and historical values, and is a popular destination for outdoor people. The Byway turns east and climbs its apex at Elkhorn Mountain Summit (7,392 ft.). The jagged peaks in view here form the backdrop for the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area." from http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/SBelkhornDr.asp