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

HIKE LEADER : David Rempel, ph.# 928 587-0511; email: crempel2@yahoo.com;  START : 7:00 a.m. Sunset Transit Center P&R TRAIL HEAD : 8:30 a.m. Saddle Mtn Parking Lot WEATHER : Watch the forecast going into the hike to know what to expect and how to dress. Snow, ice, rain, etc. are all common this time of year. Assume ice/snow near the top and dress accordingly (including layers)-- REQUIRED GEAR : Trekking poles, yaktrax/microspikes.  REQUIRED PASS/FEES : Drivers will need an Oregon State Parks parking pass--available onsite.  HIKE SIGN-UP : Must be completed on the Mazamas website prior to hike (i.e., no paper sign-ups day of hike). 
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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