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Saddle Mountain

based on 504 tracks & routes #1 hike out of 3 in
4.5 mi
Distance
1 hrs 34 min
Time
terrain
1,480 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Saddle Mountain in Saddle Mountain State Park.

Fantastic all year hike as weather permits. Views of Mt Hood and the ocean at the top on a clear day. Last approach to the second summit is steep and grated with wire fencing, be careful as this can be slick in the winter months.

Getting Started

Take 26 northwest to the saddle mountain turnoff. Next few miles are narrow but mostly paved. Parking can be crowded on weekends, but fine if you arrive early.

Taking Children

Fine hike for children, steep at the end. Be cautious with kids around the slick metal fence grate.



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    1 year, 6 months ago
    No signs leading up to the parking lot but roads were clear and paved. Was a little wet but not icey and it was sunny out! I loved this hike so much. Not too long and not too short. If I were to do it again I would wear real hiking shoes bc it was slippery. A good amount of benches to rest and snack. Trails are well established so no chance of getting lost
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    5 years, 9 months ago
    This mtn. hike brings you to possibly some of the best views on the Coast of Oregon. We’ve had so many good experiences on this hike-bring lots of water and a snack, wind breaker for top of hike rest time. Weather varies substantially, flowers are different every time you go up, sometimes it’s fogged in so prepare for that possibility. Wear good hike boots, don’t even bother if you are shaky on your feet (people have had bad experiences), trail can be slick, very steep, dangerous spots at times. Lots of people on typical days with lots of dogs, kids. We go early to avoid overflowing park lot, etc. Can camp since they have 6 sites at park lot, flushing toilets.
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    6 years, 7 months ago
    This is a great that can be done in about half a day from the Portland area. Awesome views of the coast range. Try to get out here during the week or early on the weekends in order to beat the crowds. https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/17776f81747d20ac462793ee66c3aa07/?layer=caltoporelief,stamenterrainhd,OpenLandscapeMapHD
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Zuehlsdorf 7 years, 4 months ago
Saddle Mt (3/11/18, 12:12:38PM)
Upper 60’s, sunny, clear, snow on trail second half to summit. JZ, KZ, DS, ZH
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Matt Reeder 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Saddle Mountain 4/4/2025
Beautiful views. Very cold and windy on top. Flowers just getting started.
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Nivaun Rahne 7 years ago
Saddle Mountain Trail
My photographer pace is much slower than hiker pace. 😂
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StillPond1771 6 years, 1 month ago
Saddle Mountain Track (6/3/19, 11:39:40AM)
Did not record full tract. Shot gape in recording
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wanderwomancaptures 6 months ago
Saddle Mountain
Arick. Oregon birthday trip
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Danger722 8 years, 5 months ago
Saddle mountain
Apr 19, 2015 11:37 am
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DirectCove2762 1 month, 2 weeks ago
6/2/2025 Saddle Mountain
OMG hard at the top.
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