Tom Dick and Harry Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tom Dick and Harry Mountain |
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Tom Dick and Harry Mountain in snow
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,070 ft (1,545 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
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 Tom Dick and
Harry Mountain Location in Oregon
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| Location | Clackamas County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Government Camp |
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain is a mountain in Clackamas County, Oregon. It's about two miles long. This mountain is considered a "volcanic mountain" because it was formed by ancient volcanic activity. It sits near the famous Mount Hood.
You can find it about 7.2 miles southwest of Mount Hood. It's also close to a town called Government Camp. The mountain is located between two rivers, the Zigzag River and Still Creek. It's also south of another mountain, Zigzag Mountain.
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About Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
This mountain is special because it has three clear peaks at its top. These peaks form a bowl-shaped area called a cirque. This cirque is now part of the Mount Hood Skibowl ski resort.
The highest point of the mountain is about 5,070 feet tall. That's over a mile high!
How the Mountain Got Its Name
The name "Tom Dick and Harry Mountain" has been used for a long time. People were calling it that as early as 1897. This was noted by Elijah "Lige" Coalman, who has a glacier named after him.
For a while, some people just called it "Tom Dick Mountain." But in 1969, a group called the United States Board on Geographic Names officially decided to add "Harry" to the name. This makes it a fun play on the common phrase "Tom, Dick and Harry", which means any three ordinary people. Because of its unique name, it's often listed among unusual place names in the world.
Nearby Attractions
A very popular place for hikers is Mirror Lake. This beautiful lake is located on the north side of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. It's a great spot to visit!
Mountain Makeup
Both Tom Dick and Harry Mountain and its neighbor, Zigzag Mountain, are made of certain types of rock. These rocks are called andesite and basalt. They formed during a time period known as the Pliocene epoch.
