I wonder why they call it Cougar Butte?
I took a drive on my day off and turned onto Forest Road 27 about 1/4 of a mile from the campground. It was a great drive and soon I found myself going up and up onto what is known as Cougar Butte.
At the top of the mountain I found a place to park. The road goes up into the higher elevations of the Ochoco Mountains.
There was also a trail head for the Scotty Creek Trail. It didn’t look like anyone had taken that trail in a long time.
It looked like a big Christmas tree farm. Beautiful pine trees everywhere.
Views from the top
The views from the top were fantastic.
The only problems was going downhill. It was much steeper then it looks and I didn’t even want to lose my brakes so I had it in low gear all the way down and came to numerous stops heading down. This is where a toad would really come in handy. One of these days!
It was really a nice drive and I didn’t really have to go too far from my campsite.
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It is great seen green and healthy country like you have in your photos today. With the drought and heat, there is so much parched country even in the high mountains so your photos are refreshing to see. Glad you didn’t encounter a cougar. 🙂
Looks like a great view from up there. That last photo looks just a bit scary though! Yup, you better start thinking about a toad for sure.
Beautiful countryside, you lucky duck or should I say cougar?
One of the early explorers saw a cougar and that name stuck. Now that sounds official doesn’t it? lol Gorgeous views up there but a toad would make it a whole lot easier.
Lovely views. Kind of an exciting downhill trip! Be well and Safe Travels, Ann and Jerry
Looks lovely there. Even a bike or a small motorcycle would get you places you can’t take the LD.
I just bought a used Iron Horse mountain bike in super good condition. Now I just have to get the ole legs going.
ALL your posts scream, YOU WISH YOU WERE ME! thanx for sharing. Really.