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IRON MOUNTAIN This page dedicated to the memory of "Iron" Mike Robin |
 A sea of coastal fog greets Iron Mtn |
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THIS WAS MY BELOVED SUMMER HOME FROM 1991 TO 1993. Although
Iron mtn doesn't see much fire activity it does see swarms of visitors
as it is located amidst an absolutely magical patchwork of forest, rock and meadow.
The wildflower display(over 300 varieties of flowering plants are found on the mountain!)
is one of the best in the Northwest and it attracts humming birds and
tourists galore during its peak in the first half of July. Location:Willamette National Forest,Sweet Home R.D. Elevation:5455ft Staffing Status:Changes from year to year. Paid position,USFS Staffer: Structure:Modified R-6 Flat Historical Structures:established as site in 1929. First permanent structure was an L-4 cab from 1933. It lasted until 1976 when it was destroyed and a lookout from the coast range(Herman Pk) was dissassembled in sections and flown to the top of Iron Mtn. where all the Kings Horses and Men put it back together again Legal:T.13S R.5E Sec36 Rental:Not available for rental Season:Approx.July1-October1 Directions:Go East of Sweet Home On HWY 20. Look for the 150 spur(Civil Road) on North side of Hwy. Take the 150 road to the Iron Mtn Garage/parking lot. From here it is a steep and sun-exposed .5 mile hike to the Summit Restrooms:Due to loads of visitors the restroom at the summit is closed to the public, but there is a very posh restroom facility at the parking lot for public use |
Iron Mtn-peers over iron-stained cliffs into a botanical wonderland! |
 Iron Mtn-they had to blow off the top of the mountain with dynamite just to make room for a lookout! |
 Forest Service employees construct memorial to "Iron" Mike Robin
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