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Iron Mountain is located near Tombstone Pass along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home, Oregon. It is a veritable wildflower cornucopia with over 300 species, along with some 17 tree species. The best time to visit is the first half of July, but the views are gorgeous on any clear day. | Iron Mountain is located near Tombstone Pass along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home, Oregon. It is a veritable wildflower cornucopia with over 300 species, along with some 17 tree species. The best time to visit is the first half of July, but the views are gorgeous on any clear day. | ||
| − | The craggy summit was the location of a fire lookout until 2007. The lookout was deemed unsafe and was removed. A new summit lookout platform | + | The craggy summit was the location of a fire lookout until 2007. The lookout was deemed unsafe and was removed. A new summit lookout platform was constructed and opened in 2009. From the summit you will have great views of [[Cone Peak]], [[Echo Mountain]], [[Browder Ridge]], and the [[Three Sisters]]. |
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Revision as of 00:09, 22 July 2013
- Hikes to this location:
- Iron Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.40100, -122.14871
- Elevation: 5440 feet
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Description
Iron Mountain is located near Tombstone Pass along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home, Oregon. It is a veritable wildflower cornucopia with over 300 species, along with some 17 tree species. The best time to visit is the first half of July, but the views are gorgeous on any clear day.
The craggy summit was the location of a fire lookout until 2007. The lookout was deemed unsafe and was removed. A new summit lookout platform was constructed and opened in 2009. From the summit you will have great views of Cone Peak, Echo Mountain, Browder Ridge, and the Three Sisters.
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Guidebooks that cover this hike
"100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades" by William L. Sullivan
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Contributors
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