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[[Image:Saddlewalls.jpg|thumb|400px|The steep walls of Saddle Mountain ''(cfm)'']] | [[Image:Saddlewalls.jpg|thumb|400px|The steep walls of Saddle Mountain ''(cfm)'']] | ||
− | [[Image:Lewisia.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Lewisia.jpg|thumb|188px|''Lewisia columbiana var. rupicola'', a Saddle Mountain endemic ''(cfm)'']] |
+ | [[Image:SaddleMountain1.jpg|thumb|250px|Astoria and Young's Bay from Saddle Mountain ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
* Hikes to this location: | * Hikes to this location: | ||
− | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Saddle Mountain Trailhead|hike=Saddle Mountain Hike|log=Saddle Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Saddle Mountain | + | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Saddle Mountain Trailhead|hike=Saddle Mountain Hike|log=Saddle Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Saddle Mountain Saddle|next=Saddle Mountain}} |
− | {{Maplinkinfo|latitude= | + | {{Maplinkinfo|latitude=45.96884|longitude=-123.68520}} |
− | {{Elevation|3280}} | + | {{Elevation|3280 feet}} |
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
− | + | Saddle Mountain is the tallest mountain in the vicinity and, as such, it provides great views. Five strato-volcanoes are visible to the east, as well as a number of lesser peaks. The Pacific Ocean is visible to the west. The City of Astoria and the Columbia River can be seen to the north. A handrail protects visitors in the summit area. | |
− | + | Saddle Mountain is the Clatsop County high point. | |
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− | + | === More Links === | |
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=140 Saddle Mountain State Natural Area (Oregon State Parks)] |
− | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_Mountain_%28Clatsop_County,_Oregon%29 Saddle Mountain (Clatsop County, Oregon) (Wikipedia)] | |
+ | * [http://www.summitpost.org/saddle-mountain/150707 Saddle Mountain (Summit Post)] | ||
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== Contributors == | == Contributors == | ||
* [[User:cfm|cfm]] (creator) | * [[User:cfm|cfm]] (creator) | ||
+ | * [[User:stevefromdodge|stevefromdodge]] |
Revision as of 01:02, 23 March 2016
- Hikes to this location:
- Saddle Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.96884, -123.68520
- Elevation: 3280 feet
Description
Saddle Mountain is the tallest mountain in the vicinity and, as such, it provides great views. Five strato-volcanoes are visible to the east, as well as a number of lesser peaks. The Pacific Ocean is visible to the west. The City of Astoria and the Columbia River can be seen to the north. A handrail protects visitors in the summit area.
Saddle Mountain is the Clatsop County high point.
More Links
- Saddle Mountain State Natural Area (Oregon State Parks)
- Saddle Mountain (Clatsop County, Oregon) (Wikipedia)
- Saddle Mountain (Summit Post)
Contributors
- cfm (creator)
- stevefromdodge