Oregon 2,000 ft Prominence Peaks > Paulina Peak / Newberry Crater > Climber's LogPaulina Peak / Newberry Crater Climber's Log
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| Redwic | Washboard Road From H-E-Double Hockey Sticks  Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2012 | |
| I was already heading north to Bend, and it was not quite sunset, so I took a nice side-trip to Newberry Crater and Paulina Peak. Nice views at the top. It was really interesting to see the massive lake-filled caldera remnant, below. Make certain to scurry ~14' up the nearby rock outcrop to the true highpoint. The Paulina Peak Road is the one deterrant for this peak. The road was in good condition... except for the nearly four miles of almost constant washboard effect. It was shaking my car like crazy; my car felt like a human popcorn maker. This was the sixth of seven Top 100 Oregon peaks I summited during a 3-1/2 day timeframe. | |
| Posted Jul 24, 2012 7:01 pm | ||
| Nick Turtura | Hail? Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2012 | |
| Took the kids up on a hot sunny day and encountered the biggest hail I've ever seen. Awesome. | |
| Posted Jul 9, 2012 1:46 am | ||
| mastercoog | Pualina camping plus 4x4 Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2001 | |
| Camped at the lakes as a child and I have been to the top. My father was not much of a hiker so I cheated on this one. | |
| Posted Feb 20, 2012 9:31 pm | ||
| Swithich | Long walk. Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2011 | |
| Hour and 20 minutes up and the same down. Nice walk for the mountain we had been on (closed to cars still). Summit was gorgeous with great views of the cascades from Adams to Thielsen. Very nice place. -Swithich | ||
| Posted Jul 8, 2011 10:38 pm | ||
| OOG | Drive up | |
| I think I could see every major Oregon volcano | |
| Posted Jan 27, 2011 11:54 pm | ||
| Josh Lewis | First Drive up | |
| For the longest time this was Michael's highest summit and my first drive up peak. | |
| Posted Jan 13, 2011 10:36 pm | ||
| Troy B | Drive Up Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2010 | |
| After heading up to the summit of South Sister in the morning we drove up to the summit of Paulina Peak. Amazing view of the lakes and crater. | |
| Posted Oct 3, 2010 6:05 pm | ||
| gimpilator | Paulina Peak Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2010 | |
| I was working down here in Oregon, so when I got off early I drove up Paulina. I would have hiked it if I had the time. | |
| Posted Jul 14, 2010 11:01 pm | ||
| mrchad9 | Lovely Area Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2007 | |
| Alway enjoy seeing volcanic features, this was a very nice park to visit while in the area. | |
| Posted Jun 10, 2010 2:34 am | ||
| rhyang | 15 mile dayhike Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2000 | |
| Hiked up from Hot Springs campground (6400') to peak from crater rim via Lost Lake and Obsidian Flow trails. Beautiful weather, nice views. | |
| Posted Mar 16, 2010 4:00 pm | ||
| Jimbopo | Shamefully drove. Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006 | |
| My family wanted to visit Oregon and we just happened upon this gem on our drive south. It was a hard fifteen step climb to the top with a most stupendous view of the inside of a cloud. I did not feel successful, but at 7,985 feet, I guess it was a summit. | |
| Posted Mar 16, 2010 1:07 pm | ||
| ericwillhite | Drove with no shame Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2007 | |
| Very nice surprise, this area is really cool. Pictures and map at http://www.willhiteweb.com/oregon_climbing/newberry_national_volcanic_monument/paulina_peak_054.htm | |
| Posted Aug 18, 2009 3:10 am | ||
| Kadee | Paulina Peak Road Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008 | |
| Drove up. Great views and beautiful area. | |
| Posted Nov 18, 2008 3:30 pm | ||
| BSPclimber | On bike Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2008 | |
| Found a spot to park about 3/4 of a mile short of the summit and rode the rest of the way up. Great views of the caldera and lakes. Don't expect solitude on a nice sunny late summer day. Probably 50+ people on top. Still a nice end to a great 4 day trip. | |
| Posted Sep 12, 2008 1:27 pm | ||
| BCJ | Beautiful area | |
| Great area when it's not too hot. | |
| Posted Sep 10, 2008 10:51 pm | ||
| MoapaPk | while in the area Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1983 | |
| Date is a bit of a guess. I was staying at the Paulina Lodge, while working on a scientific drilling project. Wife and I walked to the top. | |
| Posted Jan 2, 2008 2:56 pm | ||
| YEM | Drive Up | |
| I cheated, but the parents were in town. A great view of the lava flows, lakes and across the valley to the Sisters. A very unique place. | |
| Posted Aug 22, 2007 1:33 am | ||
| cascadetraveler | Oregons other natl park? Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2006 | |
| I had originally planned a climb of broken top mountain but the three sisters were closed due to forest fires. I had never visited newberry crater. It was time to give the park it"s due. I had driven most of the morning and Paulina peak does have a road to the summit. I parked at the trailhead for the peak down on the main park road and hiked the approximatly three miles to the summit. A good aerobic workout with summits to scramble to on the north side of the peak. I proceeded over to where people drive there cars and mingled with other tourists. I found that thr restrooms on top of Paulina peak are the highest public restrooms in Oregon. The views of the caldera and cascades to the west are awesome. I really enjoyed my visit. | |
| Posted Sep 17, 2006 7:43 pm | ||
| 2skinners | Drive up Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2006 | |
| Why hike when you can drive. Best way to get my wife to see the views. Besides, there are plenty of other peaks around to inflict suffering upon myself. Beautiful views of Paulina Lake and East Lake as well as the Big Obsidian Flow. | |
| Posted Sep 13, 2006 9:11 am | ||
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