Major Mountains of Oregon: Peaks of the Cascades and Beyond

Oregon's landscape is defined by volcanic peaks, many part of the Cascade Range. Notable mountains include:

• Mount Hood (11,249 ft) – Highest peak, iconic stratovolcano.
• Mount Jefferson (10,497 ft) – Second highest, remote wilderness peak.
• Mount Adams (12,281 ft) – Actually in WA, but visible from OR; often listed in regional guides.
• Mount Bachelor (9,068 ft) – Popular ski resort volcano.
• Mount Thielsen (9,184 ft) – "Lightning Rod of the Cascades," distinctive spire.
• Three Fingered Jack (7,844 ft) – Jagged, eroded volcanic remnant.
• Mount Scott (8,934 ft) – Highest point in Crater Lake National Park.
• Diamond Peak (8,748 ft) – Shield volcano in the Cascades.
• Mount Bailey (8,368 ft) – Near Diamond Lake, popular for recreation.
• Mount Ashland (7,533 ft) – Southern Oregon ski area.

These peaks offer world-class hiking, skiing, and mountaineering.