Oregon · Hiking

Saddle Mountain Trail

2.2 mi
one way: 1,699 ft
climb: 3,287 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Saddle Mountain Trail is a 2.2-mile point-to-point hike in Oregon's Saddle Mountain State Natural Area, a city-managed land unit. The route rises from about 1,700 feet to a high point of 3,287 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,699 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1 mile in, where the grade reaches 34 percent. The trail is rated easy, and the trip takes about 1.5 hours. Bikes are not allowed on this route. For paddlers, the Youngs River lies about 3.3 miles away, and the South Fork Klaskanine River and Little North Fork Nehalem River are both within about 5 miles. Mountain bikers can head to Evil Twin, roughly 9 miles off.

Local outfitters

River's Edge RV Resort and Camping26 mi away
Snow Peak Campfield Long Beach31 mi away

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Saddle Mountain

Next door

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Youngs River

~6 min drive

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Youngs River Falls

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RIDE

Evil Twin

~16 min drive

Route details

Distance: 2.2 mi
Climbing: About 1,699 ft
Summit: 3,295 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Time: About 1.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Saddle Mountain Trail on Saddle Mountain?

About 2.2 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Saddle Mountain Trail?

About 1,699 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Saddle Mountain Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Saddle Mountain Trail take?

About 1.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Saddle Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.