Record SL-656757 · Wikidata Q6921341
Mount Howard
No list classifications
Elevation
2,512
m
8,241 ft
Prominence
136 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
45.2605° N,
117.1790° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Howard is located in the Wallowa region of northeast Oregon. The mountain is home to Wallowa Lake Tramway, the steepest tram in North America. At the top of the mountain, there is a restaurant called the Summit Grill and Alpine Patio. Mount Howard was named for Civil War general Oliver O. Howard. The 1,084-acre (4.39 km2) Mount Howard-East Peak area was designated as a National Natural Landmark in June 2016, in recognition of its botanically diverse montane grassland habitats and populations of endemic and rare plant species.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Peak | 2,856 m | S 177° | 2.6 km |
| Bonneville Mountain | 2,472 m | SW 233° | 3.1 km |
| Ferguson Ridge | 2,128 m | E 87° | 3.2 km |
| Aneroid Mountain North | 2,880 m | S 171° | 3.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razzberry Mt. | Ice Lake Peaks | 1- | 8.2 km |
| Matterhorn: West Face Wall | Ice Lake Peaks | 5b | 8.2 km |
| Matterhorn: West Face Chimney | Ice Lake Peaks | 5c | 8.2 km |
| Up On Cripple Creek | Horseshoe Lake | 5c | 9.6 km |