Mount Ashland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Ashland |
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Mount Ashland ski area in winter
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,536 ft (2,297 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 3,132 ft (955 m) |
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 Mount Ashland
Location in Oregon
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| Location | Jackson County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Klamath Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Ashland |
Mount Ashland is a tall mountain in southern Oregon. It is the highest point in the Siskiyou Mountains. This mountain range is part of the larger Klamath Mountains. Mount Ashland was named after the nearby city of Ashland, which is about 8.6 miles (14 km) north of the peak.
The mountain is also part of the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest. This forest covers most of the Siskiyou Mountains. The border between Oregon and California is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Mount Ashland.
What is Mount Ashland Made Of?
Mount Ashland is mostly made of a type of rock called granite. It also contains other igneous rocks, like diorite and granodiorite. These rocks are formed when hot, melted rock cools down. The main peak and the areas around it are part of something called the Mount Ashland pluton. A pluton is a large body of igneous rock that formed deep underground.
Fun Things to Do at Mount Ashland
Mount Ashland is a great place for outdoor fun. The Mount Ashland Ski Area is located right on the mountain. It has 23 different trails for skiing and snowboarding. These trails cover about 200 acres (81 ha) of land. Four ski lifts help people get up the mountain to enjoy the slopes.
