Grizzly Peak (Oregon)
Grizzly Peak is a mountain in Jackson County, Oregon, overlooking the city of Ashland and the Bear Creek Valley. It has an elevation of 5,922 feet, and is located largely on Bureau of Land Management land. A trail exists to the summit.[1]
| Grizzly Peak | |
|---|---|
 View from Grizzly Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,922 ft (1,805 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 42°16′11″N 122°36′59″W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Grizzly Peak Location in Oregon | |
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Grizzly Peak |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano, volcanic mountain |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike (class 1)[1] |
Geology
Grizzly Peak is an extinct stratovolcano that is in the Western Cascades. It once had a conical and relatable size to nearby volcano Mount McLoughlin.
See also
References
- "Grizzly Peak Trail". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
- "Grizzly Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
External links
- "Grizzly Peak". SummitPost.org.
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