Lava Cast Forest Viewpoint, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 43° 48.784 W 121° 17.176
10T E 637828 N 4852538
Trailside bench and viewpoint along interpretive trail at Lava Cast Forest.
Waymark Code: WM1RHJ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2007
Views: 53
Lava Cast Forest is a major point of interest in Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The area is usually accessible from mid-May to mid-November.
This area was discovered by Walter Perry of the Forest Service in 1925. The former Lava Cast Forest Geological Area was established by the Forest Service in 1942 and is now a part of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The name of the area is based on the many lava trees and tree molds in the area, but the name is incorrect because a mold is formed around an object whereas a cast fills a mold. So actually the name should be "Lava Mold Forest".
Along the one mile long Lava Cast Forest Trail are 12 numbered posts that are described in a brochure usually available at the trailhead.
Type of overlook: trail
Picnic tables: no
Benches: yes
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 5,760.00
View:
View is to the south across the Lava Cast and Lava Cascade flows the high north flank of Newberry Volcano.
Water/restrooms: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
You will need a picture with your GPS of the view and the area. It can't be the same picture as the listing has.