Brown Mountain (Klamath County, Oregon)
Brown Mountain is a small cinder cone on top of a shield volcano located in Cascade Volcanic Arc in Klamath and Jackson counties, Oregon. Most of the mountain, including its peak, is in western Klamath County, but its western flanks trail off into eastern Jackson County. It is 7,344 feet (2,238 m) above sea level, but is overshadowed by nearby 9,495-foot (2,894 m) Mount McLoughlin.
| Brown Mountain | |
|---|---|
Brown Mountain from across Lake of the Woods | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7344+ ft (2238+ m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,058 ft (627 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°21′48″N 122°16′17″W |
| Geography | |
Brown Mountain Location in Oregon | |
| Location | Klamath / Jackson counties, Oregon, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Brown Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Over 12,000 years ago |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
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