Marys Peak
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this location:
- Marys Peak East Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Marys Peak Summit Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Marys Peak North Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Marys Peak Meadow Edge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.50444, -123.55262
- Elevation: 4097 feet
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Description
Marys Peak is a familiar landmark in the central Willamette valley. At 4097 feet, it is the highest peak in the coast range, and its distinctive summit dominates the western horizon from Corvallis.
This mountain is considered a sky island. During the last glaciation period, while the valley floor and much of the coast range were sequentially flooded and covered in ice, the summit of Marys peak was the last refuge. Many plant species retreated to the upper portions of the mountain. Don't expect basalt cliffs and jagged rocks up here. The summit meadows are broad open grassy slopes ringed by blue tinged Noble firs (rare in the coast range). Some historians believe Marys Peak is the sacred place known as Chateemanwi(frequently anglicized to Chintimini) by the original human inhabitants of the area- the Kalapuya Indians who are now part of the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde.
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Guidebooks that cover this destination
- Hiking Oregon's History, by William L. Sullivan
- 100 Hikes in the Oregon Coast Range , by William L. Sullivan
- Corvallis Trails, by Margie C. Powell
More Links
- Topo maps of Marys Peak can be purchased at local stores in Corvallis Map link
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