Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is a state park in northwest Oregon. It is located in the Coast Range in central Clatsop County, approximately 15 miles (24km) south-southeast of Astoria. State park is a term used in the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreation, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S. state or one of the states of Mexico. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... The Pacific Coast Ranges are the series of mountain ranges that stretch along west coast of North America from Alaska to Mexico. ... Location in the state of Oregon Formed 1844 Seat Astoria Area  - Total  - Water 2,809 km² (1,085 mi²) 667 km² (18 mi²) 23. ... The Astoria Column Suomi Hall, the meeting hall of Finnish and Scandinavian immigrants, under the Astoria-Megler Bridge Woman walking her dog along the Columbia River in Astoria The city of Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. ...

The park features a 2.5 mile hiking trail to the top of Saddle Mountain (elevation 3283 feet), located within the park. The park has camping sites available from March through November. The hike to summit Saddle Mountain takes a moderately fit person 2-3 hours. From the peak you can see the Pacific Ocean. The Winter season provides for some snow, experienced alpinists/mountaineers should only tackle these conditions as the stretch extending from the actual "saddle" to the summit is a very steep angle.

External links

• Official website