- Elevation
- 307 m
- Tallest summit within 16.5 miles
- French Mountain1,730 m · 15.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- West Cascades6.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:57local time
- Coordinates
- 44.1235, -122.3803
Quartz Creek Picnic Area is a park in Oregon, at a recorded 307 m. French Mountain stands 1,730 m to the east-southeast, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is Howard J. Morton Park, a park 0.2 miles away. West Cascades passes 6.2 miles off.
- Elevation
- 307 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.5 miles of Quartz Creek Picnic Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | ESE 105° | 1,730 m | 15.2 mi |
| Horsepasture Mountain | E 92° | 1,723 m | 14.5 mi |
| English Mountain | ESE 103° | 1,708 m | 16.0 mi |
| Pyramid Mountain | ESE 121° | 1,701 m | 15.7 mi |
| Lowder Mountain | ESE 106° | 1,696.8 m | 13.1 mi |
| Rebel Rock | SE 125° | 1,693 m | 16.5 mi |
| O'Leary Mountain | E 92° | 1,687 m | 13.3 mi |
| Lamb Butte | E 101° | 1,653 m | 15.7 mi |
- 6.2 mi off the West CascadesNational
- 15.8 mi off the McKenzie Pass-Santiam PassNational
- 18.7 mi off the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods
- 29.9 mi off the Cascade LakesNational
Overlooks nearby
- Shea Point · 24 mi
- Koosah Falls Viewpoint · 24 mi
- Sahalie Falls Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Three Sisters Viewpoint · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Mount Hagan: 2.0 mi
- Thors Hammer: 2.7 mi
- Jimbo Mountain: 3.7 mi
- Deathball Mountain: 4.2 mi
- Elk Mountain: 4.7 mi
Parks: 54
- Howard J. Morton Park: 0.2 mi
- Finn Rock Park: 0.4 mi
- Clover Park: 2.2 mi
- Eagle Rock Park: 2.5 mi
- Forest Glen Landing: 2.8 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Rider Creek Falls: 7.8 mi
- Horse Creek: 11.5 mi
- Rainbow Falls: 18.8 mi
- House Rock Falls: 19.7 mi
- Lower Soda Falls: 20.2 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- McKenzie Bridge Day Use Area: 10.7 mi
- Olallie Day Use Area: 19.2 mi
- Signal Point Day Use Area: 22.5 mi
- Hampton Boating Site: 23.7 mi
- Salmon Creeek Falls Day Use Area: 25.0 mi
Attractions: 3
- Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs: 7.6 mi
- Constitution Grove: 21.2 mi
- Lowell Covered Bridge: 24.8 mi
Nature reserves: 2
- Cascadia State Park: 19.9 mi
- Hackleman Old-Growth Grove: 23.7 mi
Artworks: 1
- Cougar: 7.6 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Tidbits Wall: 10.4 mi
Gardens: 1
- Secret Garden: 17.2 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Bigelow Hot Spring: 17.8 mi
Springs: 1
- Warm Springs: 22.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:44 | 19:22 |
| June solstice | 05:27 | 20:13 | 20:57 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:31 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:42 | 15:47 | 16:35 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 44 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 43 |
| Precip in | 13.0 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 11.0 | 12.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cougar DAM, 7 mi away.
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