Marys Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marys Peak
Viewing Marys Peak from the Willamette Valley.
Highest point
Elevation	4,101 ft (1,250 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	3,357 ft (1,023 m)
Listing	Oregon county high points
Geography
Location	Benton County, Oregon, U.S.
Parent range	Central Oregon Coast Range, Oregon Coast Range
Topo map	USGS Lorane
Climbing
Easiest route	trail from Mary's Peak Road

Marys Peak is a very tall mountain in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It's located southwest of a town called Philomath. This mountain is super special because it's the highest point in the entire Oregon Coast Range! It's also the highest spot in Benton County. Long ago, the native Kalapuya people called this peak tcha Timanwi, which means 'place of spiritual power'. The name "Marys Peak" was given by early European settlers. It might have been named after Mary Lloyd, who was one of the first white women to cross the Marys River. This river actually starts on the mountain itself!

Amazing Views from the Top

When you reach the top of Marys Peak on a clear day, the views are incredible!

• If you look east, northeast, or southeast, you can see the cities and towns of the Willamette Valley. You can also spot the huge Cascade Range mountains in the distance.
• If you turn and look west, you might even see the vast Pacific Ocean sparkling on a sunny day.

It's a fantastic spot to see a huge part of Oregon's beautiful landscape!

View from a meadow atop Marys Peak.

Visiting Marys Peak in Winter

The road leading up to Marys Peak stays open even in the winter months. This means you can visit the summit all year round! However, the road isn't cleared of snow or ice. So, if you plan to drive up in winter, you'll need a vehicle with 4x4 capabilities or special chains on your tires. This helps your car grip the snowy or icy road safely.

New Names for Creeks

In 2019, an important decision was made about the small streams, called creeks, that flow down Marys Peak. On June 15, 2019, the Oregon Geographic Names Board agreed to give 10 unnamed creeks new names. These new names come from the languages of the Native American tribes who lived on this land long ago.

• The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians helped choose these names.
• The names are in the languages of the Kalapuya, Wusi’n, and Yaqo’n people. These were the original groups who lived in this area.

This project helps honor the history and culture of the first people of Oregon.

Images for kids

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  View of a meadow atop Marys Peak.