Wheeler County Highpoint Trip Report
Spanish Peak (6,871 ft)
Date: October 5, 2008
Author: Ken Russell
Directions in previous reports worked well. I came in FS 12 and passed numerous
elk hunter camps. There were even three camps along spur road 200. FS 200 is
still rough with high rocks and a few muddy rutted areas. High clearance
definitely a plus but I did not have to use the 4WD on my truck. Drove all the
way to the summit. There is now a microwave antenna just below the summit on
the west side. Had brief glimpses of Strawberry Peak to the east and Lookout to
the west.
Headed south to Paulina on the way out. I assumed that the town would be big
enough for one gas pump but the place was so small we drove through without
realizing it was Paulina until much later. Had less than half a gallon of gas
when I got to Prineville. Also missed a deer by less than a foot at 50 mph.