Mountaintop views that reach from the Pacific Ocean to Mt. Hood await you on this steep climb to the top of a double-peaked summit of basalt. The upper part of the mountain is decorated with vast steep wildflower meadows in summer. More details on Oregon Hikers.

Activity Notes

This is 5.2 miles out and back hike with steep inclines going up and coming down. Great views from top subject to clear skies!

Hiking poles recommended

No parking permits are required at the trailhead. Parking is limited so going early will help. Carpooling highly encouraged.

Toilets are available at the trailhead.

I like to read recent trail reports and conditions to better prepare for it. Below is link to the hike

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Saddle_Mountain_Hike

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/saddle-mountain

 

Weather

Below is the link to the weather forecast for that area

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Saddle-Mountain-Clatsop-County-Oregon/forecasts/1002

 

Carpooling

 

We will meet at Sunset Transit Center at 6:30 am for carpooling.  It takes about 1 hr 20 mins to reach. We will plan to start hiking at 8 am, if you wish to meet us there.

Roundtrip mileage to the trailhead is 132 miles to and from sunset transit center. Suggested gas contribution is 10 cents / mile, $10-$13 per person to the driver.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 96 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 7 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award
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