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Ascent of Observation Peak on 2010-08-27

Climber: Dennis Poulin

Date:

Friday, August 27, 2010

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Observation Peak

Location:

USA-Oregon

Elevation:

7340 ft / 2237 m

Ascent Trip Report

I drove south at Jackson Gap from FR 20 and parked along the east side of Observation Peak. I hiked up the steep rocky slope to the summit and enjoyed the great views. There is a register on the summit and it enjoys frequent visitors. The PCT is just a few hundred feet from the summit, so I guess PCT hikers make a detour here to bag a peak. There is a benchmark on the summit and the witness markers carry the name "Sterling". The main benchmark is gone but the base of it is still there.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

388 ft / 119 m

Distance:

0.6 mi / 1 km

Route:

East Side

Trailhead:

6952 ft / 2118 m

Route Conditions:

Open Country

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