Always wanted to climb it. Way easier than I thought it would be when I was young. Glad I finally did it though
awilsondc - Jun 25, 2017 11:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
Sunrise
A great way to beat the crowds is to do this one at sunrise. I saw two other parties on the trail. This trail is pretty easy for a seasoned hiker, but challenging if you don't hike much. 1 hr 40 min car to car.
Kemp - Oct 17, 2016 10:23 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2016
Saddle Mountain
My favorite hike near the coast!
iditarod81 - Sep 26, 2016 12:23 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2016
First summit with baby!
Our 1.5 month old son's first summit! :-)
Dennis Poulin - Jun 9, 2016 3:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2003
Fun Hike
Pretty area
Scrambling Man - May 4, 2016 11:13 am Date Climbed: May 1, 2016
Crowded
Great views for a nice little hike. However, the trail was packed with people.
kevinsa - Nov 27, 2015 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2015
Saddle Mountain
A fun hike on a clear, cold, windy day
EastKing - Oct 30, 2015 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2015
Beautiful Mountain
Got it in under an hour.
scgrant - Oct 6, 2015 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2015
Saddle
Along with Saddle Mountain SW Peak. Low clouds and rain on this made for a slippery, viewless hike. Interesting trail.
Truewest - Aug 25, 2015 2:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2015
Smoke
My eight year old and I climbed Saddle Mountain on a Monday morning. The low clouds to the west broke open long enough to see the beach with the breakers crashing in. To the east was smoke from the fires, Hood was obscured but we glimpsed Ranier, St.Helens and Adams. On the way up we met one guy coming down, on our descent we met at least ten groups heading up. This was a fun hike , lots of adventure for an eight year old.
On my way to the coast with a couple hours to spare so I thought I'd exercise my legs a bit. Low level clouds spoiled any chance of seeing Mt. Hood or the ocean; just an ocean of clouds instead. Still an interesting and fun hike.
Gregpdx - Dec 3, 2014 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 16, 2014
Great Views
Cold and windy, but clear day. Sections of ice on the trail. Great views of Cascades.
Great climb, amazing views. Not many places (as far as I know) where you can see the ocean and so many Cascade volcanoes in the same panorama.
Fairley8 - Jun 7, 2014 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2013
Rewarding hike
One of my favorite hikes in Oregon. I have done this in winter conditions with several feet of snow at night and also several times during clear winter days. The views from the top give you a big volcano summit feel with only a short hike to earn the reward. Here's a photo from my last time there:
EastKing - Jun 2, 2014 9:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2014
Crowded but very worthwhile
You will be hard pressed to find another mountain at 3200 feet with a better view in the northwest. This mountain reminds me of Cardigan and Monadnock in New Hampshire, crowded yet very worthwhile. BearQueen will probably heading back in September.
cafzal - Aug 22, 2013 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Pleasant climb
Fun little hike. Clear views in all directions except west.
cyffredinol - May 21, 2013 11:01 pm Date Climbed: May 21, 2013
slippery when wet
Had plans to climb Hood today but the forecast was terrible so went to Saddle Mountain instead. Pouring rain and graupel meant I had the peak to myself. The flowers were blooming and the hike was enjoyable despite the complete absence of views. The chainlink on the trail was quite slippery but with good boots and hiking poles I had no problems.
Decon - Mar 26, 2024 11:04 am
1st timeHad a really good time exploring this location with my Brother. Definitely worth visiting again.
huskertriguy - Jan 5, 2019 1:36 pm Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2018
WinterThis was a trip including Clatsop, Columbia, Washington, Polk, Lincoln, Coos, Curry, and Benton counties.
Paved road to trailhead could easily be done by small car.
It was drizzling pretty much the entire hike, save for a few 10-minute periods of pebble-sized hail that pelted me at the summit and on the descent.
With the weather I did not get to enjoy the views but it was fun to summit nevertheless. Did not find the benchmark.
Only saw a lone hiker on her way down on my ascent and 2 heading up on my descent when I was within a mile of the trailhead.
larch32 - Jun 6, 2018 9:59 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2011
Road TripNice hike!
justinveenhuis@gmail.com - Oct 30, 2017 8:26 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2016
Up the moumtainAlways wanted to climb it. Way easier than I thought it would be when I was young. Glad I finally did it though
awilsondc - Jun 25, 2017 11:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
SunriseA great way to beat the crowds is to do this one at sunrise. I saw two other parties on the trail. This trail is pretty easy for a seasoned hiker, but challenging if you don't hike much. 1 hr 40 min car to car.
Kemp - Oct 17, 2016 10:23 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2016
Saddle MountainMy favorite hike near the coast!
iditarod81 - Sep 26, 2016 12:23 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2016
First summit with baby!Our 1.5 month old son's first summit! :-)
Dennis Poulin - Jun 9, 2016 3:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2003
Fun HikePretty area
Scrambling Man - May 4, 2016 11:13 am Date Climbed: May 1, 2016
CrowdedGreat views for a nice little hike. However, the trail was packed with people.
kevinsa - Nov 27, 2015 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2015
Saddle MountainA fun hike on a clear, cold, windy day
EastKing - Oct 30, 2015 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2015
Beautiful MountainGot it in under an hour.
scgrant - Oct 6, 2015 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2015
SaddleAlong with Saddle Mountain SW Peak. Low clouds and rain on this made for a slippery, viewless hike. Interesting trail.
Truewest - Aug 25, 2015 2:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2015
SmokeMy eight year old and I climbed Saddle Mountain on a Monday morning. The low clouds to the west broke open long enough to see the beach with the breakers crashing in. To the east was smoke from the fires, Hood was obscured but we glimpsed Ranier, St.Helens and Adams. On the way up we met one guy coming down, on our descent we met at least ten groups heading up. This was a fun hike , lots of adventure for an eight year old.
pj_hammer - Jul 27, 2015 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2015
Foiled by the cloudsOn my way to the coast with a couple hours to spare so I thought I'd exercise my legs a bit. Low level clouds spoiled any chance of seeing Mt. Hood or the ocean; just an ocean of clouds instead. Still an interesting and fun hike.
Gregpdx - Dec 3, 2014 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 16, 2014
Great ViewsCold and windy, but clear day. Sections of ice on the trail. Great views of Cascades.
locke456 - Sep 21, 2014 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2014
What a View!Great climb, amazing views. Not many places (as far as I know) where you can see the ocean and so many Cascade volcanoes in the same panorama.
Fairley8 - Jun 7, 2014 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2013
Rewarding hikeOne of my favorite hikes in Oregon. I have done this in winter conditions with several feet of snow at night and also several times during clear winter days. The views from the top give you a big volcano summit feel with only a short hike to earn the reward. Here's a photo from my last time there:
http://www.summitpost.org/cascades-volcanoes/834687/c-324762
EastKing - Jun 2, 2014 9:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2014
Crowded but very worthwhileYou will be hard pressed to find another mountain at 3200 feet with a better view in the northwest. This mountain reminds me of Cardigan and Monadnock in New Hampshire, crowded yet very worthwhile. BearQueen will probably heading back in September.
cafzal - Aug 22, 2013 9:47 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2013
Pleasant climbFun little hike. Clear views in all directions except west.
cyffredinol - May 21, 2013 11:01 pm Date Climbed: May 21, 2013
slippery when wetHad plans to climb Hood today but the forecast was terrible so went to Saddle Mountain instead. Pouring rain and graupel meant I had the peak to myself. The flowers were blooming and the hike was enjoyable despite the complete absence of views. The chainlink on the trail was quite slippery but with good boots and hiking poles I had no problems.