Next week we are planning on going to Saddle Mountain. This is an Intermediate to expert hike but as one of the hikers put it a few years ago, this hike provides the best exertion-to-view ratio. It starts off fairly easy and then get more difficult as you climb towards the top. The views of the ocean and the all the area peaks at the top are absolutely breathtaking. The occasional wild life sightings are a bonus. It takes longer to get there so we will have to leave earlier (5:00pm). Please Note: Turn around time for this hike will be 7:40pm. Please plan on turning around by 7:40pm whether you are at the top or not.
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_197.php
Where:
Saddle Mountain
Difficulty/Distance:
Moderate-Difficult / 5 miles
Directions:
Map
Rt 26 West for about 40 miles
Turn right (North) at the Saddle Mountain State Park road sign
Go 7 miles on Saddle Mountain road to the trail head
Coordinates: 45.96269, -123.69015, (515m)
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