United StatesOregonTaft Mountain

Taft Mountain

Mountain in Oregon · 4,738 ft

4,738 ft
Elevation
761 ft
Prominence
2.2 mi
Hike length one way
43.2347, -122.7958
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Taft Mountain

2.2 mi
one way
1,033 ft
of ascent
2 h 20 min
round trip

The route starts at EMILE BIG TREE — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

3,947 ft2.2 mi · 4,718 ft

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Parking and starting point

1EMILE BIG TREERecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
2.2 mi on foot · ↑ 1,033 ft · about 2 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
parking · northeast of the peak
about 5.0 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3YAKSO FALLS
parking · east of the peak
about 12.7 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Taft Mountain?

Taft Mountain is 4,738 ft above sea level and lies in Oregon. Its prominence is 761 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Taft Mountain?

From EMILE BIG TREE it is about 2.2 mi one way with 1,033 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 20 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Taft Mountain?

The nearest parking is EMILE BIG TREE (northwest of the peak) — 2.2 mi on foot · ↑ 1,033 ft · about 2 h 20 min round trip. Alternative: LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (northeast of the peak) (about 5.0 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Taft Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Taft Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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