Pyramids Trail - Hiking trail near Sweet Home, Oregon, United States - Description
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| Name | Pyramids Trail | |
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| Summary | Impressive panoramic views of the Cascades can be had from here | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 3.8 miles / 6.1 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 1,618 feet / 493 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 4,000 feet / 1,219 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 5,618 feet / 1,712 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Meadows - Mountain Views - Summit - Wildflowers | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Sweet Home, Oregon, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/trails/oldcascadecrest/pyramids3380.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
From the outset, this trail ascends steep wooded slopes interspersed with broad open meadows. Near the top, rocky crags are covered with many species of alpine plants and offers spectacular spring color. Remains of the Three Pyramids Lookout, built in 1934, lay scattered about the peak. Impressive panoramic views of the Cascades can be had from here.
From Sweet Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 41.8 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 2067 (Lava Lake). Bear left on spur 560 and continue for about 3.6 miles to the trailhead just past spur 572.
For an alternate access, follow Highway 20 to Santiam Junction and turn left onto Highway 22. Continue 4.8 miles to Forest Road 2067 (Lava Lake) and turn left. Travel 1.2 miles and turn right on spur 560 after crossing bridge. Continue for 3.6 miles to the trailhead on the left.
| Latitude | 44.4993061907 degrees / 44° 29.958' / 44° 29' 57.50" |
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| Longitude | -122.0620536804 degrees / -122° 3.723' / -122° 3' 43.39" |
| Created by Nick on 11/29/2007 |
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