Name: Cone Peak-Iron Mountain
Start: 2023-07-05T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-07-05T23:59:59-07:00

Past Activity

Cone Peak-Iron Mountain

Start date: 07/05/2023
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 07/05/2023
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This beautiful (and popular) hike connects two peaks above Tombstone Pass, Cone Peak and Iron Mountain, which hosts sprawling, colorful wildflower meadows.

Event Leader: Jonathan Jost
Event Leader Phone: 541-520-4841
Event Leader Email: jonathanjo@comcast.net
Assistant Leader: Lynn Stearney
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: Amazon Park, 28th & Hilyard entrance parking lot
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 160
Season: 2023
Permits Required:
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring Lunch, Water, SunScreen, mosquito repellent, 10 essentials
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 8
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 1900
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

We had a beautiful (sunny) but HOT day for this hike. The hike was done in a counterclockwise loop, passing by Cone peak before proceeding onto the spur trail to Iron Mountain with its viewing platform. Thankfully a good portion of this trail is in the shade and the shade is where we chose for our water and lunch stops. The group moved along swiftly in order to complete the circuit before the temperature was expected to reach over 90 degrees F. The wildflowers Were Amazing, with several fields completely covered in vibrant colors.