Time to strap on the boots and mount the saddle…oh wait,
today’s not the day to mount the saddle but rather tackle the arduous climb of
Saddle Mountain in northwest Oregon with my niece Sara.
What a hike…the summit is only 3,283’; however, the 2.5 mile
trail rises 1,603 feet in elevation and the trail is rather rocky and rigorous.
For safety, a good portion of the upper basalt rock trail is covered with chain-link fencing. They say on a clear day one can see the
Columbia River, the Pacific shoreline, the Cascades, Mt St. Helens, Mt Ranier
and Mt Hood. Although the clarity was
not quite there, the panoramic view was awesome and the hillsides were filled
with wildflowers galore.
Click here to enjoy pics from the hike…However, as the
Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department says, "The view from the
top of the mountain is one that cannot be described ... it must be experienced.”
And that’s the truth. However, I can share that it feels like you are on top of the world!
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