---
id: "69105"
name: East Steens Tour Route
distance: "143"
duration: 5-7 hours
description: The East Steens Tour Route travels along the escarpment of Steens Mountain from Fields to Burns, passing by the Alvord Desert and Hot Springs. Closer to the towns of Crane and Burns is the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
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websites:
  - url: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/scenic-drives/east-steens-tour-route/
    name: Oregon Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://harneycounty.com/
    name: Hartney County
designations:
  - Oregon State Scenic Backway
states:
  - OR
ll:
  - -118.67465199999992
  - 42.26438900000005
bounds:
  - - -119.05439090909091
    - 42.26438900000005
  - - -118.1889569999999
    - 43.58603636363637

---

The East Steens Tour Route travels along the escarpment of Steens Mountain from Fields to Burns, passing by the Alvord Desert and Hot Springs. Closer to the towns of Crane and Burns is the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.