Sauer's Mountain
Central Cascades
As of July 16, 2026, Sauer's Mountain conditions are dry and dusty. Reports from mid-July mention a dusty, slippery trail with loose soil. Parking is very limited (around 10-12 spots) and strictly enforced; illegally parked vehicles will be towed. The trail gains significant elevation early on, becoming more gradual.
Wildflowers have peaked and mostly faded. While some lupine may still be present in early June, balsamroot bloom was reported as past its peak by late May and significantly diminished by late April. Be aware of a confusing gravel road crossing about 2 miles in where the trail continues straight uphill. Several recent reports noted mountain bikers on the narrow trail.
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Arrived at ~9:00am on a Monday with no other cars in the parking lot. Overall the trail was a bit dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil over hard ground. It gains a lot of elevation over a relative...
got there at about 9am on a saturday morning, plenty of free parking spots. the hike itself is pretty straightforward, slightly steep but nothing too difficult. was a comfortable climb with nice views...
I got to the trailhead at 10 AM on Saturday and there were only about 3 parking spots left. Parking at the trailhead is very limited and has space for around 10–12 cars. Only park in the designated sp...
Got there about 9am on a thursday and parking lot was half full. Space for about 10 cars. The trail is easy to find and follow except for one point right before the last stretch. It looks like the pat...
Arrived around noon and there were two parking spots left on a Wed. Trail was very dusty. Narrow and slippery in some places. Easy to navigate and I’d say more than half is pretty exposed so bring a h...
A thousand thanks to the Sauer family for keeping this gem accessible! The flowers are beautiful at Sauer's Mountain right now, a great and wide mix of a few early stage (springbeauties, Oregon anemon...
Sure feels like peak bloom for the balsamroot!!! Absolutely incredible. Some lupine mostly about 0.5 mile into the hike. A few paintbrush and phlox here and there too but mostly balsamroot. Got to th...
We dispersed camp close by on Friday night to get to the trail early Saturday morning. We showed up before 7 am and there were only a few spots left!The wildflowers are STUNNING right now. Dare I say ...
This trail is on private property. The parking lot is small and can only fit about 10 cars at the trailhead, so if there are more than that when you arrive, please find another trail to hike. Parking ...
Couple more flower shots to increase motivation :-)Core info in Glen99's report
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