Difference between revisions of "Iron Mountain"
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[[Image:BrowderRidgeAndThreeSistersFromIronMountain.jpg|thumb|400px|Browder Ridge and Three Sisters from Iron Mountain summit ''(Greg Lief)'']] | [[Image:BrowderRidgeAndThreeSistersFromIronMountain.jpg|thumb|400px|Browder Ridge and Three Sisters from Iron Mountain summit ''(Greg Lief)'']] | ||
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**{{Hike ring|trailhead=Iron Mountain Trailhead|hike=Iron Mountain Hike|log=Iron Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Cone Peak-Iron Mountain North Trail Junction|next=Iron Mountain}} | **{{Hike ring|trailhead=Iron Mountain Trailhead|hike=Iron Mountain Hike|log=Iron Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Cone Peak-Iron Mountain North Trail Junction|next=Iron Mountain}} | ||
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{{Maplinkinfo|latitude=44.40072|longitude=-122.14908}} | {{Maplinkinfo|latitude=44.40072|longitude=-122.14908}} | ||
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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]]. | 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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=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
* [http://oregonwildflowers.org/viewlocation.php?ID=29 OregonWildflowers.org] | * [http://oregonwildflowers.org/viewlocation.php?ID=29 OregonWildflowers.org] | ||
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=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:Greglief|Greglief (Greg Lief)]] (primary) | * [[User:Greglief|Greglief (Greg Lief)]] (primary) | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 23 September 2017
- Hikes to this location:
- Iron Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.40072, -122.14908
- Elevation: 5440 feet
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.
More Links
Contributors
- Greglief (Greg Lief) (primary)