At the top of Iron Mountain, a wooden platform offers striking views of the Oregon Cascades overlooking the clear-running Santiam River.

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Northwest Oregon's Saddle Mountain offers sweeping views for all ages The Saddle Mountain Trail offers a sweeping view of the Oregon coastline that still inspires generations. 00:00 00:00 ...

Urness is the author of “ Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon ” and “ Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors.