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| − | Krag Peak is a 9,000-foot summit in the southern Wallowas above [[Crater Lake (Wallowas)|Crater Lake]]. The peak is usually summited via the northeast ridge, which | + | Krag Peak is a 9,000-foot summit in the southern Wallowas above [[Crater Lake (Wallowas)|Crater Lake]]. The peak is usually summited via the northeast ridge, which is accessed starting with the the east ridge. From there, it's a scramble northwest up a rubbly slope to the summit. Views, of course, are expansive, with most of the Wallowa high peaks visible, including [[Red Mountain]] just to the southeast. |
Barbara I. Bond's ''75 Scrambles in Oregon'' gives details about the ascent of Krag Peak. | Barbara I. Bond's ''75 Scrambles in Oregon'' gives details about the ascent of Krag Peak. | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 26 November 2015
- Hikes including this destination:
- Crater Lake via Little Kettle Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.06523, -117.28915
- Elevation: 9048 feet
Description
Krag Peak is a 9,000-foot summit in the southern Wallowas above Crater Lake. The peak is usually summited via the northeast ridge, which is accessed starting with the the east ridge. From there, it's a scramble northwest up a rubbly slope to the summit. Views, of course, are expansive, with most of the Wallowa high peaks visible, including Red Mountain just to the southeast.
Barbara I. Bond's 75 Scrambles in Oregon gives details about the ascent of Krag Peak.
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