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Highest point
Elevation	740+ ft (226+ m) NGVD 29
Prominence	410 ft (120 m)
Geography
Mount Talbert Location in Oregon
Parent range	Cascade Range
Topo map	USGS Gladstone
Geology
Volcanic arc/belt	Boring Lava Field
Last eruption	500,000 years ago

Mount Talbert is a special place in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is actually an old volcano! This cone is part of the Boring Lava Field. That's an area with many ancient volcanoes near Portland. The top of Mount Talbert is over 740 feet (226 meters) high.

Explore Mount Talbert Park

Mount Talbert is not built on or developed. Instead, it is a beautiful nature park. The North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District takes care of this park.

Hiking Trails and Nature

The park has 4.2 miles of trails for hiking. Some popular trails include Park Loop, Summit, and West Ridge Trail. As you walk, you will see signs that teach you about the plants and animals there.

Protecting the Trees

In 2005, the park started a special project. They wanted to help white oak trees grow better. These oak trees are more resistant to fire. To help them, park staff carefully removed some Douglas fir trees. The firs were blocking sunlight from reaching the young oak trees. This project helps the forest stay healthy and strong.

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