Northwest Wildflowers

Wildflower Destinations > Western Cascades (Oregon)
Photo by Tanya Harvey

Balm Mountain

Douglas County, Oregon

Umpqua National Forest

Fees: none

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 5410'-6129'

Current status (as of 12/2/24): closed

Notes: [Closed due the 2024 lightning-caused fires.]

There are no official trails here; it's bushwhacking and ridge walking.

Peak wildflower bloom on Balm Mountain is typically from mid-June through the end of July, but there may be some flowers blooming from late May until late August.*

Typical year:

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.