Larch Mountain
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- This article is about Larch Mountain in northern Oregon, east of Portland. For others, see Larch Mountain (disambiguation)
| Larch Mountain, Oregon | |
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 Larch Mountain, Oregon, viewed from Washougal, Washington |
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| Elevation | 4055 feet (1236 metres} |
| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Range | Boring Lava Field |
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| Topo map | USGS Multnomah Falls 45122-E1 |
| Easiest route | drive |
Larch Mountain is an extinct volcano in the Portland, Oregon area. The name is misleading, as no western larch (a large deciduous coniferous tree) can be found there. It received that name when early lumbermen sold the Noble Fir wood as larch.
The peak, elevation 4,055 feet, lies at the end of paved Larch Mountain Road, 16 miles east of Corbett, Oregon. From the north side of the large summit parking lot hiking trails lead around the volcano's caldera and to rocky Sherrard Point with an outstanding view of nearby Mount Hood. Another trail leads 6.8 miles north to the foot of Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River, visiting many lesser waterfalls along the way, many of which emanate from the mountain. Larch Mountain is a shield volcano like the type found in Hawaii, with broad slopes covering tens of square kilometers.
One photo in this article shows a hiker standing atop the summit. That is not necessarily recommended, as the winds can be very strong atop the mountain. The nearby and much more secure viewers' platform (whose fence is visible in the lower left of the photo) is the more typical stopping point for hikers.
[edit] External links
- Larch Mountain 360° Panorama
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
[edit] Gallery
 Creek on Larch Mountain |
 Creek and old-growth forest on Larch Mountain |
 View of Mt. Hood from near top of Larch Mountain |
 Hiker atop Sherrard Point |
