About this place

Cox Pass Trailhead provides access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 - Middle Segment, a non-motorized pack and saddle trail, open to hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Situated on top of a large butte, Cox Pass is an open meadow surrounded by a mixed ponderosa pine ecosystem. The trailhead affords a memorable view of Abert Rim, and the surrounding Warner Mountains. Amenities include a parking area, one vault toilet, dispersed camping and signage at the access point to the Fremont National Recreation Trail. The parking area is adequate for trailer turnaround. Visitors need to pack plenty of water as there is no potable water onsite. Trail and parking area maintained during open season. Cox Pass Trailhead is located 40 minutes north of Lakeview, Oregon. From the Lakeview Interagency Office take US Highway 395 North toward Paisley, Oregon approximately 10.1 miles to Cox Creek Road/County Highway 2-14/Forest Road 3628. Turn left, go approximately 7.0 miles to the trailhead.