Mount Bailey (Oregon)
Mount Bailey is a relatively young tephra cone and shield volcano in the Cascade Range, located on the opposite side of Diamond Lake from Mount Thielsen in southern Oregon, United States. Bailey consists of a 2,000-foot (610 m)-high main cone on top of an old basaltic andesite shield volcano. With a volume of 8 to 9 km3 (1.9 to 2.2 cu mi), Mount Bailey is slightly smaller than neighboring Diamond Peak. Mount Bailey is a popular destination for recreational activities. Well known in the Pacific Northwest region as a haven for skiing in the winter months, the mountain's transportation, instead of a conventional chairlift, is provided by snowcats—treaded, tractor-like vehicles that can ascend Bailey's steep, snow-covered slopes and carry skiers to the higher reaches of the mountain. In the summer months, a 5-mile (8 km) hiking trail gives foot access to Bailey's summit. Mount Bailey is one of Oregon's Matterhorns.
| Mount Bailey | |
|---|---|
Mount Bailey from Diamond Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,375 ft (2,553 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,968 ft (905 m) |
| Coordinates | 43°09′19″N 122°13′12″W |
| Geography | |
Mount Bailey Location in Oregon | |
| Location | Douglas County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Diamond Lake |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano, tephra cone |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Less than 100,000 years ago |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike |
Native Americans are credited with the first ascents of Bailey. Spiritual leaders held feasts and prayer vigils on the summit.