Bald Peak is a mountain top and highest point in the Chehalem Mountains in the Northwest area of the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in Yamhill County near the county line with Washington County, the summit at 1624+ feet (495+ m) is the highest point in the Willamette Valley. Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint is a 26-acre (11 ha) state park located on the peak.

Bald Peak
Highest point
Elevation1624+ ft (495+ m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,400 feet (427 m)[1]
Coordinates45°23′45″N 123°03′22″W / 45.3959495°N 123.0562157°W / 45.3959495; -123.0562157[2]
Geography
Bald Peak is located in Oregon
Bald Peak
Bald Peak
Location in Oregon
LocationYamhill County, Oregon, U.S.
Parent rangeChehalem Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Laurelwood

Geology

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The mountain range that includes the peak is composed of a single land mass that was uplifted by tectonics.[3] Bald Peak is both the highest part of the range and the highest point within the Willamette Valley.[3]

Chehalem Mountain-Bald Peak fire

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Bald Peak was burning from September 8 to September 14 in the 2020 Oregon wildfire season. About 875 acres were burnt. It was caused by a campfire on private property.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bald Peak, Oregon". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  2. ^ "Bald Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
  3. ^ a b "Chehalem Mountains now official wine area". Portland Business Journal. December 27, 2006.
  4. ^ "Chehalem Mountain-Bald Peak Fire in Washington County caused by campfire on private property". kgw.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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