Blue Mountains (Pacific Northwest) - Wikipedia
The Blue Mountains are a mountain range in the northwestern United States, located largely in northeastern Oregon and stretching into extreme southeastern Washington. The range has an area of about 15,000 square miles (39,000 km 2), stretching east and southeast of Pendleton, Oregon, to the Snake River along the Oregon–Idaho border. [4]
Blue Mountains - WA - DNR
Within the rain shadow of the Cascade Range, its arid climate supports a unique ecosystem that differs greatly from mountain ranges to the west. In Washington, rivers running through the mountains carve deep canyons through relatively modest peaks of …
Umatilla National Forest - Home - US Forest Service
2025年1月17日 · Umatilla National Forest, located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the area consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus.
Hiking Washington’s Secret Blue Mountains - Washington INNSiders
Between Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Forest, and the Olympic National Park, Washington’s Blue Mountains go peacefully undetected. These gorgeous rolling hills in southeastern Washington offer a little-known slice of paradise.
Hiking in the Blue Mountains - Outside Walla Walla
Enjoy hundreds of miles of hiking trails in the Blue Mountains. Stroll along the river or power up switchbacks, the hiking expierence is diverse and unique.
Hike Through Washington's Blue Mountains - Backpacker
2002年5月1日 · Ranging in elevation from 1,600 to 6,500 feet, these mountains rise out of the plains of southeastern Washington, their southern edge spilling over into Oregon to form a gentle rampart just west of Idaho’s Hells Canyon.
10 Best Hikes in the Blue Mountains of Washington
Welcome to the Blue Mountains of Washington State, a hiker’s paradise nestled in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a novice explorer, these trails offer something for everyone, combining breathtaking views with the thrill of discovery.
The Undiscovered Blue Mountains of Washington and Oregon
2017年6月30日 · The Blue Mountains, or simply “the Blues,” occupy more than 4,000 square miles of eastern Oregon and Washington. Named by early settlers for the blue hue of their pine- and fir-lined ridges, they sprawl out southeast of Pendleton, Oregon, over to the Snake River along the border with Idaho, and up into Washington, where they occupy much of ...
Blue Mountain (Washington) - Wikipedia
Blue Mountain is a 6,004-foot-elevation (1,830-meter) mountain summit located within Olympic National Park in Clallam County of Washington state. Blue Mountain is situated in the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness, 13 miles southeast of Port Angeles and 11 miles southwest of Sequim.
Blue Mountains | Hiking, Skiing, Camping | Britannica
Blue Mountains, range curving northeastward for 190 mi (310 km) from central Oregon to southeastern Washington, U.S. The range reaches a width of 68 mi and an average elevation of about 6,500 ft (2,000 m); it comprises an uplifted, warped, and dissected lava plateau, above which rise several higher