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TRIP 3 Saddle Mountain

Distance 6.1 miles, Out-and-back Elevation Gain 1700 feet Hiking Time 3½ hours Optional Map None needed Usually Open March to November Best Time Late May to mid-June Trail Use No dogs (allowed, but too rocky and rough for most dogs) Agency Oregon State Parks, Tillamook Region Difficulty Difficult

HIGHLIGHTS Saddle Mountain is undoubtedly the premier destination for pedestrians in the northern Oregon Coast Range. The open slopes near the top of this prominent landmark are home to a wide array of colorful wildflowers, including several rare species found virtually nowhere else in the world. But you don’t have to be a botanist to enjoy this outing. Anyone who likes fine vistas will be thrilled with this hike because it provides the best views in this part of the state.

DIRECTIONS Follow U.S. Highway 26 to near milepost 10, about 65 miles west of downtown Portland. Turn north on the narrow paved road for Saddle Mountain State Park, and drive 7.0 miles to its end at a parking area that serves both the trailhead and a small walk-in campground.