SADDLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, OREGON
January 6, 2001

 
At 3,283 feet above sea level, Saddle Mountain is the tallest peak in the northwest part of Oregon.  Standing 12 miles east of Seaside and 17 miles south of Astoria, the triple peak provides a panoramic view including the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River and the FIVE major volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range - Mounts Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, Hood and Jefferson!  We hiked this moderately rugged mountain on a beautiful, sunny and fairly warm (55 degrees) January afternoon and the view was absolutely tremendous!  We could see 128 miles north to the Olympic Mountains near Seattle and 125 miles southeast to Mount Jefferson in Central Oregon.  The snow covered peaks of Mounts Rainier, St. Helens and Adams were vivid and beautiful.  Check out my pictures by clicking on the thumbnails below.
 
Matt and the Cascades Matt & The Cascades
Three snow covered peaks 		  Mountain View Mountain View
From the Trailhead
Group Shot #1 Group Shot #1
My five hiking partners 		  Hikers Along the Trail Hikers Along the Trail
A great view
Group Shot #2 Group Shot #2
Matt in the shot 		  Sheldon on the Rocks Sheldon on the Rocks
High on a rock precipice
Astoria and Saddle Mountain Astoria & Saddle Mtn.
Two really cool shots! 		  Rocks and the Blue Sky Rocks & the Blue Sky
A beautiful contrast
The Oregon Coast The Oregon Coast
12 miles from Saddle Mtn. 		  The Middle Summit The Middle Summit
A view of the trail
 
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