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Marys Peak

Marys Peak
Marys Peak View (Benton County, Oregon scenic images) (benDA0137).jpg
View from a meadow atop Marys Peak
Highest point
Elevation 4,101 ft (1,250 m)  NAVD 88
Prominence 3,357 ft (1,023 m) 
Listing Oregon county high points
Coordinates 44°30′16″N 123°33′09″W / 44.50435595°N 123.552456264°W / 44.50435595; -123.552456264Coordinates: 44°30′16″N 123°33′09″W / 44.50435595°N 123.552456264°W / 44.50435595; -123.552456264
Geography
Location Benton County, Oregon, U.S.
Parent range
Topo map USGS Lorane
Climbing
Easiest route trail from Mary's Peak Road

Marys Peak (formerly Mary's Peak and sometimes still spelled this way) is a mountain in Benton County, Oregon, United States, just southwest of Philomath. It is the second highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range. It is the highest point in Benton County, and ranks eleventh in the state for prominence.

On a clear day at the top of the peak, facing east, northeast, and southeast, one can see the cities and suburbs of the Willamette Valley, as well as the Cascade Range. To the west, the Pacific Ocean is visible on clear days.

The road to the peak now remains open in the winter. During the 2010–2011 winter, the Forest Service announced that it will leave the gates open to facilitate travel to the summit. The road will not be maintained, so a lifted 4x4 or four wheel chains are required for motor access during the winter months.



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