This out and back hike is the perfect early morning jaunt that you can crank out in under 3 hours. It's 5.2 miles roundtrip with a 1,600 ft elevation gain. It's certainly a push up to the top, and at times the fencing covering the pathway is tricky, but overall, it is a smooth ride up with amazing views.
To get to Saddle Mountain take Highway 26 west from Portland toward Seaside. There will be a sign before milepost 10 indicating the turnoff for Saddle Mountain road. Follow Saddle Mountain road for 7 miles to the trailhead. If you are able to hike in the month of June, you will see some fantastic wildflowers. Also, this hike is NOT suitable for dogs, there is wire fencing covering most of the trail and it could injure your pet. Easy-breezy-beautiful-mountainhikes. Enjoy!
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| Fencing lines much of the pathway on this hike. |
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| I couldn't get enough of these pinecones. |
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| #wildflowers |
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| Looking up at Saddle Mountain from the Humbug viewpoint |
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