Hogback Mountain
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| Hogback Mountain | |
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| Elevation | 6,198 feet (1,889 m) |
| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Range | Cascades |
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| Topo map | USGS Ashland (OR) |
| Easiest route | hike, mountain bike |
Hogback Mountain or Hogsback Mountain is a small hill Northeast of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Hogback was named because from Klamath Falls, the hill looks similar to the shoulders of a pig.
[edit] Geology
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[edit] Access
The easiest way to climb Hogback is to start from the north end of Shasta Way. Avoid climbing in the winter and early spring, as the hillside gets very muddy.
From the end of Shasta Way to the fire lookout the rise in elevation is about 1,500 feet. It is about a two hour round trip.
[edit] External links
- Hogback Fire Lookout
- The Klamath Falls Relocation Primer
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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