Union Peak peak
Union Peak is a heavily eroded shield volcano in the Cascade Range of central Oregon, located along the Cascade Crest less than 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of the rim of Crater Lake. Ice age glaciers eroded away most of the flanks of the volcano, leaving numerous deep cirques surrounding a central glacial horn. This is the same process that formed the summit horns of Three Fingered Jack, Mount Washington, Howlock Mountain, and Mount Thielsen from other shield volcanoes farther north in the Oregon Cascades.
Union Peak is located within Crater Lake National Park, and the summit was used as a post for fire lookouts from the 1930s to the 1950s. A 5.5-mile (8.9 km) trail leads to the summit from the Pacific Crest Trail off Oregon Route 62.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Pacific-Ranges range.
Snowpack near Union Peak
Snow water equivalent and snowpack depth at SNOTEL stations near the peak. Best proxy for what's currently sitting on the summit.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Taylor | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Billie Creek Divide | 1 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 1 in | → |
| Cold Springs Camp | 1 in | → |
| Howard Prairie Dam | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Summit Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Cold Springs Camp | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Chemult Alternate | 1 in | → |
| Billie Creek Divide | 1 in | → |
| Howard Prairie | 1 in | → |
| Summit Lake | 1 in | → |
Streamflow near Union Peak
USGS streamgauges in the basin drained by this peak. Spring snowmelt from the summit feeds these flows.
| Gauge | Streamflow | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue River Above Prospect | 811 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Near Mcleod | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Annie Spring Near Crater Lake | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Butte Creek Near Mcleod | 33 cfs | → |
| Elk Creek Nr Drew | 7 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Below Prospect | 810 cfs | → |
Plan around incoming weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column -- snow at this elevation typically lags the radar signature by a few hours.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day forecast
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
What's around Union Peak
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Union Peak.
Ski areas
- Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
- Mt. Hood Skibowl
- Timberline Ski Area
- Mt. Ashland Ski & Snowboard Resort
- Hoodoo Ski Area
- Mt. Bachelor
River runs
- Headwaters To Confluence With Rogue River
- Headwaters To Sw1/4 Of Sec 1, T33s, R4e
- Sw1/4 Of Sec 1, T33s, R4e To Rogue River Nf Boundary
- Crater Lake Np Boundary To Confluence With Rogue River
- Headwaters To Confluence Of Foster Creek
- Rogue-Umpqua Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Rogue River
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