Paulina Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paulina Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,984 ft (2,434 m) |
| Prominence | 3,220 ft (980 m) |
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| Location | Deschutes County, Oregon, U.S. |
Paulina Peak is a summit in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. Formed by the Newberry Volcano, it is part of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. At an elevation of 7,984 feet (2,434 m), it is the highest point on the volcano. The peak gives a panoramic view of the Newberry Caldera, the south and west flanks of the Newberry Volcano, the Cascades, the Fort Rock Basin, and central Oregon. The Cascade Range can be seen extending into California (Mount Shasta) and Washington (Mount Adams) from the peak on a clear sunny day.
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