Cascade Range · OR
Mount Washington
8,261
Elevation ft
1,499
Prominence ft
Pacific Northwest
Region
A volcanic plug of hard basalt rising above the lava fields of central Oregon, Mount Washington's summit pinnacle is a classic technical scramble. The surrounding lava fields and wildflowers make even the approach a memorable experience.
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7-Day Forecast
Wed, Sep 23
Overcast
51° / 34°
2%
💨13
Thu, Sep 24
Overcast
54° / 36°
17%
💧0.02"
💨14
Today
Rain
36° / 23°
92%
💧0.30"
💨19
Tomorrow
Overcast
43° / 18°
3%
💨7
Sun, Sep 27
Overcast
45° / 23°
2%
💨6
Mon, Sep 28
Overcast
46° / 24°
4%
💨9
Tue, Sep 29
Overcast
56° / 27°
15%
💨8
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History
Mount Washington's summit is a remnant volcanic plug, similar in character to Mount Thielsen. The surrounding Three Sisters and Mount Washington Wilderness area contains some of the youngest lava fields in the Cascades.
First Ascent
1923 — Unknown