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Three Fingered Jack Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	6,988 ft
GPS:	44.47894, -121.84311 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	21,333 total · 113/month
Shared By:	Stephen Davis on Sep 28, 2008
Admins:	Micah Klesick, Nate Ball Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Three Fingered Jack, named for its distinctive shape, is a Pleistocene volcano in the Cascade Range of Oregon. It is a deeply glaciated shield volcano and consists mainly of basaltic andesite lava.It was first climbed in 1923 by six boys from Bend, Oregon, or members of The Mazamas. Generally the rock quality is poor, although it is better closer to the summit. Jack isn't a very technical mountain, by the easiest route, but it offers stunning views of most of the cascade volcanoes to both the north and south. Usually once you break the treeline it is pretty windy, and most ascents are done from June through October.

Getting There

From Hwy 20 from either Bend/Sisters or from Salem the turn off and approach to Jack is from the Pacific Crest Trail access parking lot that is located just off the hwy just east of Hoodoo ski area but before Santiam Pass signage. Don't forget to bring your Northwest Forest Pass to park in the lot.