Waldo Mountain

Waldo Mountain is a summit in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States.[2] with an elevation of 6,361 feet (1,939 m). It is in the Waldo Lake Wilderness and the Willamette National Forest.

Waldo Mountain
Waldo Mountain
Location in Oregon
Highest point
Elevation6,361 ft (1,939 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence997 ft (304 m)[2]
Coordinates43°45′55″N 122°05′56″W[1]
Geography
LocationLane County, Oregon. U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Waldo Mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeHike[3]

The mountain and nearby Waldo Lake were named for John B. Waldo, an Oregon jurist.[4] The Waldo Mountain Fire Lookout stands at the summit.[3]

References

  1. "Waldo 2". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  2. "Waldo Mountain, Oregon". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  3. "Waldo Mountain Lookout". Forest Service. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  4. Newman, Doug (4 August 1992). "View from Waldo Mountain is well worth the climb". Eugene Register-Guard. p. 3D. Retrieved 7 May 2015.


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