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Timber Butte is a practically unknown destination not far from the busy trailhead for Triangulation Peak.

Outerson Mountain is a practically unknown destination very near the very busy trailhead for Triangulation Peak.

Triangulation Peak is a popular summer hike destination with a weekend procession of sandal-wearing hikers, small children and dogs. It's about two miles and 800 feet of gain and has fantastic views of Mount Jefferson and many Cascade Range peaks.

This is a nice hike of 1100 feet on a well-graded trail of about 4.8 miles round trip.

Indian Mountain, north of Mount Hood, is a remote summit with great views of Mount Hood.

A bit south of Cannon Beach there is this easy walk up a logging road. The sign at the gate indicates that hiking access is permitted. Starting in 2018 the landowner is requiring permits for access - see https://nncpermits.com/Permits/PermitDetails.aspx.

A nice drive-up summit - so long as you have a high clearance vehicle. Head north of Yakima on I-82.

The access road to the summit of Tygh Ridge north of The Dalles is posted "Private - No Tresspassing."

Here's an activation on the way to the coast for after hours or weekends only to comply with the timberland owner. There's a short hike of about 1.2 miles RT and 400 feet of gain. A GPS will be Very Handy to get you to the summit.

Here's a drive-up activation on the way to the coast. A GPS will be very handy to get you to the summit.