Saddle Mountain is the perfect second or third hike for the serious hiker at the start of a determined season (that should ideally end with a 4000+ feet elevation gain hike). It offers some of the most spectacular views including all snow clapped peaks (in a radius of 200 miles) on a clear day. And offers around 1600 feet of elevation gain in 2.6 miles and takes no more than 90 mins for an average hiker (times may vary). My favorite time of the year is April-May, however March offers more wildflowers.
Notice where Columbia meets the Pacific ocean…
What a view!
The higher of the two summits on the mountain…
2013 Update: Cloudfall from Saddle Mountain
Last Man On The Trail 