Humbug Mountain
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Humbug Mountain, viewed from the south
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°40′43″N 124°26′09″W / 42.678626825°N 124.435869981°WCoordinates: 42°40′43″N 124°26′09″W / 42.678626825°N 124.435869981°W |
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 Humbug Mountain
Location in Oregon
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| Location | Curry County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Klamath Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Port Orford |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Humbug Mountain lies on the southern coast of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) south of Port Orford, and 21 miles (34 km) north of Gold Beach, on the Pacific Ocean. The mountain is completely within Humbug Mountain State Park, and U.S. Route 101 passes by its northern base. It is one of the highest mountains in Oregon to rise directly from the ocean. Its slopes feature an old-growth temperate rainforest. Two trails run from the state park campground to the mountain's summit, one 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, the other 2 miles (3.2 km) long. Both are part of the much longer Oregon Coast Trail. The area is popular with hikers, campers, cyclists, and whale watchers.
Humbug Mountain was created about 130 million years ago, in the early Cretaceous period. It was formed when islands in the Klamath microcontinent collided, uplifting primordial mountains composed of mostly sandstone. Ancient rivers eroded these mountains, and the sediment and sandstone was deposited on the seashore. Then, the microcontinent collided with the North American continent, uplifting Humbug Mountain in the process. Near the summit, rock outcrops of granite and sandstone can still be found.
The mountain now stands 1,756 feet (535 m) above sea level, and is one of the highest mountains in Oregon to rise directly from the ocean. It is considered a headland.
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