Petroglyph Lake - Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Location: The Petroglyph Lake Trailhead is located on Hart Mountain Road one mile northeast of the Refuge Visitor Center. From the trailhead at sign "Petroglyph Lake" hike 1.6 miles to the lake. GPS (Petroglyph Lake Trailhead): N 42°33.371' W 119°40.316' | 42.556182, -119.671925 GPS (Petroglyph Lake): N 42°34.677' W 119°40.452' | 42.577949, -119.6742Park at a gate for an old jeep track that leads to the lake, and follow it 1.8 miles directly to the lake.
Why Go There? An easy stroll though it is cross country, to see petroglyphs along the lake's south rim rock outcroppings. Respect and leave petroglyphs as you found them. As with any hike, especially cross country, wear appropriate clothes, watch for rattlesnakes and make note of your starting location, so you can return.
More Information: Petroglyph Lake Loop Hike (offers option for longer 4.8 mile loop)

Steens Mountain - Frenchglen

Road opens mid-late June after snow is cleared until snow causes closure
Location: From Frenchglen (Northern loop traverse) head southeast on OR-205 South (0.2 mi, slight left .02 mile, continue onto Steens Mountain Loop 2.8 mi, turn left toward Fish Lake Road/Steens Mountain Loop
Why Go There? There are several short and longer hikes along the seasonally available, scenic winding 59 mile Steens loop road. Well worth a full day of exploring, starting from the Northern loop traverse, Kiger Gorge, East Rim and walks up to the Summit, all signed, are good, short leg stretchers with far reaching views on clear days. A steep hike to the pretty, visible-from-the-road Wildhorse lake is an option, but the trail may be obliterated by snow early, late in the season. Descending west offers views, short trails into the picturesque canyons of Big Indian Gorge and Little Blitzen Gorge and cross Donner and Blitzen River back to OR-205. Kiger Gorge, East Rim view and Summit short trails, part of the scenic Steens Mountain loop (opens mid-late June), described by reliable hiking book author William Sullivan
More Information: Steens Summit + Steens Loop Tour Route

Additional Resources

Three Forks Hot Springs - Owyhee Canyonlands
Hike

Visitor’s Guide - Owyhee Canyonlands
Recommended hikes include Leslie Gulch, Jordan Craters

Summer Lake Wildlife Area - Summer Lake
Offers waterfowl and shorebird viewing, strolls