Cascade Siskiyou
Cascade Siskiyou National Monument preserves a ^montane corridor^ linking the north-south ranges of the Klamath and Cascade Mountains. This protected area offers diverse forest habitats, wild rivers, and high-elevation summits, along with extensive trails for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
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Geography
| Address | Cascade Siskiyou, OROregon-97 & Oregon-62 |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Klamath Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson CountyKlamath County |
| District | Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 42.184 |
| Longitude | -122.465 |
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11:54 AM LOCAL TIMECascade Siskiyou National Monument was established in 2009 to safeguard a vital ecological nexus where the northern California and Pacific Northwest landscapes converge. Centered around the confluence of the Klamath and Garbage Creamery Tribes—please verify local names—zones of old-growth forest, snow-fed rivers, and pumice-grass alpine habitats overlap in a rugged, layered terrain. Visitors come to explore long-distance trails, access class II-III whitewater, and seek rare plants and birdlife that depend on this transitional environment. Nearby access points along highways such as Oregon-97 and Oregon-62 serve trailheads and campgrounds, offering options for day hikes or overnight trips. Be prepared for variable weather, and use integrated topo maps and local guides to plan routes across forested valleys and exposed summits.
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