Near Saddle Mountain Trail
Near Saddle Mountain Trail
Near Saddle Mountain Trail
Near Saddle Mountain Trail
Near Saddle Mountain Trail

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Saddle Mountain Trail

4.7 (29 Ratings)
This is perhaps the best hike on the west coast of Northern Oregon.
2.3
mi
Distance
1,952
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
While open all year, the road to the trailhead can be icy in winter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.27mi
Distance
1,952ft
Elevation Gain
315ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
3,290ft
High Point
1,653ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Right from the parking lot, this trail poses an easy start. It winds uphill through forest, eventually breaking out of the trees and into great views, wildflowers in the springtime, and on a clear day, stupendous views of volcanoes and the mouth of the Columbia.

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Contributors
Bruce Turner