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Siskiyou Mountains
WESTERN OREGON
WESTERN OREGON
GPS Coordinates: 42.1138617, -122.8240946
REGIONS > WESTERN OREGON > KLAMATH MOUNTAINS
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The Siskiyou Mountains are a subrange of the Klamath mountain range which is located in southwestern Oregon. Mount Ashland is the subrange's highest peak at 7,533 feet (2,296 m). The peak is located due south of the town of Ashland and is a popular winter recreation area best known for its excellent skiing. The Interstate 5 highway passes directly through these mountains, reaching an elevation of 4,310 feet (1,310 m) at the Siskiyou Summit.

Drainage from these mountains feeds into both the Rogue River and Klamath Rivers and is an important water source for wildlife and local agriculture. The mountain range vary greatly in elevation, precipitation and temperature. As such, the Siskiyous have a tremendous amount of biodiversity with ecosystems ranging from woodlands to subalpine meadows. 

Exploring the Siskiyou Mountains:

Applegate Valley
Medford and Vicinity
Ashland and Vicinity
Grants Pass and Vicinity
Landmark Place: Oregon Caves

Representative Species of the Siskiyou Mountains:

American crow
Common woolly sunflower
Gray wolf
Oregon grape
Scotch broom
Black bear
Coyote
Great horned owl
Ponderosa pine
Striped skunk
California black oak
Douglas-fir
Marbled murrelet
Roosevelt elk
Western hemlock
Coast redwood
Gray fox
Northern spotted owl
Salmonberry
Western sword fern

Suggested Activities for the Siskiyou Mountains:

Art
Conservation Projects
Hiking
Reading and Writing
Camping
Cycling
Music and Dance
Treasure Hunting
Citizen Science
Fishing
Photography and Video
Wildlife Spotting
Climate Change Action
Geocaching
Picnicking
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