- Elevation, modelled
- 341 m
- Tallest summit within 17.7 miles
- Middle Pyramid1,721 m · 17.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Over the Rivers and Through the Woods10.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:59local time
- Coordinates
- 44.5492, -122.4289
Dogwood Picnic Area is a picnic site in Oregon, at a modelled 341 m. Middle Pyramid stands 1,721 m to the east, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is Rocky Top, a peak 2.3 miles away. Over the Rivers and Through the Woods passes 10 miles off.
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- Bureau of Land Management
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.7 miles of Dogwood Picnic Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Pyramid | E 100° | 1,721 m | 17.7 mi |
| Cone Peak | ESE 123° | 1,720.9 m | 17.5 mi |
| Iron Mountain | SE 127° | 1,662.7 m | 17.2 mi |
| Twin Buttes | SSE 148° | 1,637.995 m | 17.3 mi |
| Twin Buttes - West | SSE 150° | 1,619.098 m | 17.4 mi |
| Soapgrass Mountain | SSE 150° | 1,584.96 m | 15.9 mi |
| Scar Mountain | E 86° | 1,524 m | 16.4 mi |
| Lucky Butte | ENE 66° | 1,521 m | 13.2 mi |
- 10.3 mi off the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods
- 18.6 mi off the West CascadesNational
- 22.8 mi off the McKenzie Pass-Santiam PassNational
- 23.7 mi off the Silver Falls
Overlooks nearby
- Shea Point · 15 mi
- North Falls Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Sahalie Falls Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Koosah Falls Viewpoint · 25 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rocky Top: 2.3 mi
- Gobblers Knob: 2.6 mi
- Yellowstone Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Crabtree Mountain: 3.7 mi
- Harry Mountain: 4.5 mi
Parks: 54
- Thistle Creek County Park: 7.0 mi
- River Bend County Park: 12.0 mi
- Sunnyside County Park: 12.3 mi
- Santiam Horse Camp: 12.6 mi
- Lewis Creek County Park: 13.0 mi
Waterfalls: 12
- Upper Soda Falls: 9.5 mi
- Lower Soda Falls: 10.0 mi
- Majestic Falls: 13.3 mi
- Royal Terrace Falls: 13.7 mi
- House Rock Falls: 14.3 mi
Attractions: 9
- Natural Rock Arch: 16.9 mi
- Phantom Natural Bridge: 18.8 mi
- Three Pools: 20.8 mi
- Jawbone Flats: 23.2 mi
- Clear Lake Resort: 24.4 mi
Nature reserves: 7
- Cascadia State Park: 10.4 mi
- McDowell Creek County Park: 13.5 mi
- Packsaddle County Park: 14.7 mi
- Hackleman Old-Growth Grove: 19.6 mi
- Santiam Kingston Hills: 21.7 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Yellowbottom Day Use Site: 3.9 mi
- Detroit Flats Day Use Area: 18.6 mi
- Upper Arm Day Use Area: 19.7 mi
- Clear Lake Day Use Area: 24.5 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Palisades: 11.6 mi
- Blowout Cliff: 16.3 mi
- Tidbits Wall: 20.0 mi
Museums: 2
- East Linn Museum: 18.4 mi
- Scio Historical Society Depot Museum: 23.2 mi
Rest areas: 1
- The Maples Rest Area: 14.4 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Jawbone Flats: 23.2 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Scio Vetrans Memorial: 23.2 mi
Springs: 1
- Great Springs: 24.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:14 | 18:44 | 19:22 |
| June solstice | 05:26 | 20:14 | 20:59 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 18:30 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:44 | 15:45 | 16:33 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 39 | 41 | 44 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 51 | 43 | 38 |
| Precip in | 7.9 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cascadia, 11 mi away.
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