East Steens Tour Route
Places to Visit

  • Alvord Desert (OR)

    Its sunbaked, cracked surface is barren of most life.

    Location:

    Base of Steens Mountain

  • Alvord Hot Springs (OR)

    Located next to the scenic Alvord Desert, the springs are open to the public.

    Location:

    Alvord Desert

  • Malheur Lake and National Wildlife Refuge (OR)

    The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge contains 185,540 acres of marshes, uplands and lake beds located almost 4,000 feet above sea level.

    Location:

    32 miles southeast of Burns