Saddle Mountain (Oregon)
Trail hike to Saddle Mountain summit offers superb hiking, abundant mid-spring to mid-summer wildflower photography/viewing, blooms, geology interest, views of four Cascade volcanic peaks and coast. 5.9 miles round-trip and 1600 feet gain.
Geting There
Drive US-26 to 12 miles southeast of Seaside or 64 miles northwest of Portland to the junction near Milepost 10. Turn north onto the road to Saddle Mountain and drive 7 miles to the road's end, parking lot, and trailhead.
On the Trail
Hike the trail to the top of Saddle Mountain, the highest peak in the northern Coast Range, and enjoy the spectacular views. Along the way look for many wildflowers, some that are only found here. Be sure to take the 0.5-mile round trip side trip shortly after leaving the trailhead—it leads to a knoll with a great view of Saddle Mountain.
Notes
- Plants of Saddle Mountain, a checklist for vascular plants of Saddle Mountain by Ken Chambers (June 1987).
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 5.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- 3,283 ft
- Land Manager: Oregon State Parks
- Parking Permit Required: Oregon State Parks Day-Use Permit
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- USGS Saddle Mountain, OR
- see Land Manager
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- Saddle Mountain
- Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
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