- Elevation, modelled
- 963 m
- Tallest summit within 19.1 miles
- North Sister3,075 m · 16.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass2.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:55local time
- Coordinates
- 44.3275, -121.5348
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve is a nature reserve in Oregon, at a modelled 963 m. North Sister stands 3,075 m to the southwest, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Hindman Spring, a spring 0.8 miles away. McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass passes 2.2 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.1 miles of Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sister | SW 227° | 3,075 m | 16.2 mi |
| Middle Sister | SW 225° | 3,064 m | 17.5 mi |
| Broken Top | SSW 206° | 2,795.93 m | 18.8 mi |
| Broken Hand | SSW 203° | 2,556.053 m | 18.3 mi |
| Three Fingered Jack | NW 305° | 2,390 m | 18.5 mi |
| Little Brother | SW 232° | 2,380.5 m | 16.5 mi |
| Mount Washington | W 271° | 2,375.611 m | 15.0 mi |
| Collier Cone | SW 232° | 2,296 m | 15.6 mi |
- 2.2 mi off the McKenzie Pass-Santiam PassNational
- 21.5 mi off the West CascadesNational
- 22.6 mi off the Cascade LakesNational
- 23.9 mi off the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods
Overlooks nearby
- Windy Point · 12 mi
- Mount Washington Overlook · 13 mi
- Three Sisters Viewpoint · 15 mi
- Sahalie Falls Viewpoint · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- McKinney Butte: 2.3 mi
- Henkle Butte: 2.5 mi
- Zimmerman Butte: 2.5 mi
- Garrison Butte: 4.3 mi
- Fryrear Butte: 6.0 mi
Parks
- Cliff Clemens Park: 2.3 mi
- Barclay Park: 2.6 mi
- East Portal: 2.7 mi
- Buck Run City Park: 2.7 mi
- Creekside City Park: 2.7 mi
Artworks: 42
- Sisters Fine Woodworking: 2.1 mi
- Milky Way: 20.0 mi
- Science Center: 20.1 mi
- Coyote: 20.5 mi
- Earth Song: 20.5 mi
Springs: 36
- Hindman Spring: 0.8 mi
- Paulina Spring: 7.2 mi
- Summit Spring: 7.8 mi
- Spruce Spring: 8.7 mi
- Metolius Springs: 9.0 mi
Cliffs: 29
- Tam McArthur Rim: 17.1 mi
- Obsidian Cliffs: 18.0 mi
- Obsidian Cliffs: 18.2 mi
- Look Out Point: 18.5 mi
- Big Canyon Rim: 18.7 mi
Waterfalls: 25
- Whychus Creek Falls: 7.6 mi
- Dry Falls: 12.1 mi
- Big Falls: 12.3 mi
- Steelhead Falls: 13.6 mi
- Cline Falls: 14.1 mi
Nature reserves: 15
- Camp Polk Meadow Preserve: 1.2 mi
- Willow Springs Preserve: 1.5 mi
- Aspen Hollow Preserve: 2.6 mi
- Whychus Canyon Preserve: 4.8 mi
- Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area): 11.5 mi
Attractions: 8
- Kiwanis club: 2.6 mi
- Cold springs resort: 10.6 mi
- High Desert Activity Center: 18.4 mi
- Redmond Caves Recreation Area: 18.4 mi
- Bob the Bend Rock: 22.0 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Alder Spring Lookout: 20.9 mi
- Peace Statue: 21.3 mi
- Veteran's Memorial: 21.4 mi
- Frank T. Johns: 21.4 mi
- Terrence Hardington Foley: 22.3 mi
Gardens: 4
- Sisters Community Garden: 1.9 mi
- Petersen Rock Garden: 16.0 mi
- Miller's Landing Community Garden: 21.7 mi
- Franklin's Corner Community Garden: 22.3 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Bivouac tables: 19.6 mi
- Lost Lake Day Use Area: 19.8 mi
- Clear Lake Day Use Area: 23.1 mi
- Meadow Day Use Area: 24.0 mi
Museums: 2
- Sisters Museum: 2.5 mi
- Deschutes Historical Museum: 21.7 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Geneva: 12.3 mi
Rest areas: 1
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 18:40 | 19:19 |
| June solstice | 05:23 | 20:10 | 20:55 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:27 | 19:05 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 15:42 | 16:30 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 31 | 33 | 38 | 43 | 50 | 57 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Sisters, 3 mi away.
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