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Waldo Mountain
Waldo Mountain is a summit in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States.[2] with an elevation of 6,361 feet (1,939 m). It is in the Waldo Lake Wilderness and the Willamette National Forest.
| Waldo Mountain | |
|---|---|
Waldo Mountain Location in Oregon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,361 ft (1,939 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 997 ft (304 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 43°45′55″N 122°05′56″W / 43.765222125°N 122.098976625°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lane County, Oregon. U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Waldo Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene or earlier |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike[3] |
The mountain and nearby Waldo Lake were named for John B. Waldo, an Oregon jurist.[4] The Waldo Mountain Fire Lookout stands at the summit.[3]
Geology edit
Along with Cupit Mary Mountain, Waldo Mountain is a forested, extinct shield volcano. It is part of the Diamond Peak (Oregon) chain.
References edit
- ^ a b "Waldo 2". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Waldo Mountain, Oregon". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Waldo Mountain Lookout". Forest Service. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Newman, Doug (4 August 1992). "View from Waldo Mountain is well worth the climb". Eugene Register-Guard. p. 3D. Retrieved 7 May 2015.