Mount Bailey (Oregon)
| Mount Bailey | |
|---|---|
 Mount Bailey from Diamond Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,375 ft (2,553 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 2,968 ft (905 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 43°09′19″N 122°13′12″W / 43.155144764°N 122.219995761°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Bailey Location in Oregon | |
| Location | tephra cone |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Less than 100,000 years ago[3] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike[4] |
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.[5] 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.[4] Mount Bailey is one of Oregon's Matterhorns.
Native Americans are credited with the first ascents of Bailey. Spiritual leaders held feasts and prayer vigils on the summit.[6]
Etymology
The origin of the mountain's name is a matter of dispute. Older maps show its name as either "Old Baldy" or "Old Bailey", "Bailey" possibly being a drafting error. The summit's bald, burnt-over appearance might indicate the origin of the designation "Baldy". No record of a person named Bailey who was connected with the peak has been found. In 1992, the
Geography and geology
Mount Bailey is part of the
Mount Bailey heads the Mount Bailey chain, which consists of the mountain and smaller
Bailey is comprised by a central tephra cone, upon which basaltic andesite eruptions
streamed over, building up to create the current volcano.
Ecology and recreation
Diverse flora exists on Mount Bailey. Starting at the lower slopes, the prominent tree type is standard
Bailey is a popular hiking and skiing site, due to its steep climbs and views of Diamond Lake. It is accessible from Oregon Route 230, starting at the Fox Spring trailhead.[12] Following the Mount Bailey Trail, part of the Diamond Lake Recreational Area,[13] hikers can see "panoramas to the northeast of Diamond Lake and Bailey's dizzying avalanche bowl".[11] To skiers, the peak is known for its method of transportation, featuring snowcats.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Bailey". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ "Mount Bailey, Oregon". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ "Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests - Mt. Bailey Volcano". USDA Forest Service. 2003-11-26. Archived from the original on 2011-05-12.
- ^ a b "Mt. Bailey Trail #1451 – Umpqua National Forest". USDA Forest Service. Archived from the original on 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ Wood and Kienle, p. 191.
- ^ a b McArthur, p. 664.
- ^ Harris, Tuttle, and Tuttle, p. 536.
- ^ a b Wood and Kienle, pp. 190–191.
- ^ doi:10.3133/ofr87297. Archivedfrom the original on 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ Harris, Tuttle, and Tuttle, p. 530.
- ^ a b c Bernstein, p. 32.
- ^ Bernstein, p. 31.
- ^ Dunegan, p. 157.
Bibliography
- Bernstein, Art (2001). Hiking Oregon's southern Cascades and Siskiyous. Globe Pequot. ISBN 978-1-56044-898-3.
- Dunegan, Lizann (2004). Hiking Oregon: A Guide to Oregon's Greatest Hiking Adventures. Globe Pequot. ISBN 978-0-7627-2606-6.
- Harris, Ann G.; Tuttle, Esther; Tuttle, Sherwood D. (2004). Geology of national parks. Kendall Hunt. ISBN 978-0-7872-9970-5.
- ISBN 978-0875952772.
- Wood, Charles A.; Kienle, Jűrgen (1993). Volcanoes of North America. ISBN 0-521-43811-X.
External links
- "Mount Bailey". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Bailey". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.