Driving a wild 4x4 road to Mount Ashland in Oregon

Mount Ashland is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,284m (7,493ft) above sea level, located in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Mount Ashland

Where is Mount Ashland?

Set high in the southern part of Oregon, the summit hosts some communication facilities and a weather radar.

Why is it called Mount Ashland?

The peak is named after the city of Ashland, located north of the mountain.

Is the road to Mount Ashland unpaved?

The road to the summit starts beyond the ski-area parking lot for Mount Ashland Ski Resort. It comprises NF-20 and NF-300 roads. The road is totally unpaved, with narrow parts and dangerous drop-offs. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Mount Ashland?

Starting from the Mount Ashland Ski Resort parking lot, the ascent is 4.50km (2.8 miles) long with 3 sharp hairpin turns. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 276 meters. The average gradient is 6.13%.

Is the road to Mount Ashland open in winter?

Set high in the Siskiyou Mountain Range, the road is totally impassable in winters due to heavy snowfalls.
Pic: Parker Massie

 

 

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