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Portland, OR: Kings Mountain
The steep, 6-mile out-and-back hike to 3,226-foot Kings Mountain makes a good early-season tune-up or midsummer wildflower tour.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Oregon (OR) |
| Distance: | 2.27 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: From Portland, take US 26 20 miles west of I-405. Left at end of exit. West onto OR 6 (toward Tillamook). Go 26 miles. Park at trailhead on right, between mileposts 24 and 25
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| Distance: 2.27 mi | Points: 476 |
Kings Mtn
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KMT001
Location: 45.597275, -123.506241Kings Mtn. trailhead, trail is to L
KMT002
Location: 45.598339, -123.507088Straight @ Y onto Kings Mtn. Trail; Wilson River Trail heads R
KMT003
Location: 45.604286, -123.516243Curve R on trail, short path to L offers view
KMT004
Location: 45.607376, -123.515503Short bench before steepest part of climb
KMT005
Location: 45.610931, -123.517319Viewpoint
KMT006
Location: 45.612137, -123.515251Picnic table is less windy than summit for lunch stop
KMT007
Location: 45.614666, -123.514015Switchbacks and scree to summit; only 500 yds. but feels longer
KMT008
Location: 45.616470, -123.514725Saddle between Kings and Elk Mtns., take the short, worthy detour for view of rock pinnacles. Retrace steps or continue over Elk Mtn. for 13-mi. loop
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