Marys Peak
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| Marys Peak | |
|---|---|
| Image:ORmaryspeak.jpg Snow covering the peak. | |
| Elevation | 4,097 ft (1,249 m) |
| Location | Benton County, Oregon, USA |
| Range | Central Oregon Coast Range, Oregon Coast Range |
| Prominence | 3357 feet (1023 m) |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Lorane (OR) |
| Easiest route | trail from Mary's Peak Road |
Marys Peak (formerly Mary's Peak and sometimes still spelled this way) is a mountain in Benton County, Oregon, United States, just southwest of Philomath. It has an elevation of 4097 feet (1248 m) making it the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range. It is also the highest point in Benton County,[1] and ranks eleventh in the state for prominence. [2]
On a clear day at the top of the peak, facing east, northeast, and southeast, one can see the cities and suburbs of the Willamette Valley, as well as the Cascade Range.
During the wintertime, the part of the road to the peak from Highway 34 is closed. In November 2007, a new gate was added that is one and one-half miles from the top to provide easier access to the summit.[3] The road from Harlan remains open, as there are residences along the way, but the road is not plowed in the winter. Depending on road conditions, however, the mountain may still be reached by way of this road providing one has chains and a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. This has been discouraged by area law enforcement, because of vehicles becoming stranded in the snow and requiring rescue.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Peakbagger: Oregon County High Points
- ^ Peaklist: Oregon P2000s
- ^ Snow closes Marys Peak road. Corvallis Gazette Times (November 232007). Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
[edit] External links
- Marys Peak is at coordinates Coordinates:
| Image:Flag of Oregon.svg | Oregon Coast Range |
|---|---|
| Northern |
Five highest peaks: Rogers Peak · South Saddle Mountain · Larch Mountain · Trask Mountain · Saddle Mountain |
| Central |
Five highest peaks: Marys Peak · Grass Mountain · Laurel Mountain · Prairie Peak · Saddle Bag Mountain |
| Southern |
Four highest peaks: Bone Mountain · Kenyon Mountain · Bear Mountain · Buzzard Rock |
| See also |
Pacific Coast Ranges · Tualatin Mountains · Siskiyou Mountains · Calapooya Mountains · Oregon Coast |
