Difference between revisions of "Lemmons Viewpoint"
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** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Wahkeena Trailhead|hike=Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike|log=Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike/Log|previous=Wahkeena Canyon|next=Wahkeena Falls}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Wahkeena Trailhead|hike=Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike|log=Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike/Log|previous=Wahkeena Canyon|next=Wahkeena Falls}} | ||
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* Elevation: 575 feet | * Elevation: 575 feet | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 17 January 2019
- Hikes to this location:
- Wahkeena Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Hikes including this location:
- Fairy Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Devils Rest via Wahkeena Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.57401, -122.12668
- Elevation: 575 feet
Description
Lemmons Viewpoint is a paved, guardrailed viewing area above Wahkeena Falls. The trail to the viewpoint switchbacks up but is entirely paved. The climb is steep in places, but it's worth the effort. Watch for bald eagles and ospreys on sunny weekends. Don't think that this is the only thing to see. There are several other places worth visiting here, including family friendly Fairy Falls and the abandoned trail to the Necktie Falls.
A plaque here honors Keith L. Lemmons, who died at the age of 27 fighting a human-caused Nevada wildfire in August 1983. Keith was a firefighter for the Alaska Bureau of Land Management seconded to the Carson City BLM. He became trapped when fighting the Mound House Fire and was separated from his truck when the wind shifted. He died the next day from burns suffered during his attempt to escape.
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- Stevefromdodge (creator)