Paulina Peak, Mountain summit in Deschutes County, Oregon, US
At 5,421 feet elevation, Paulina Peak features volcanic formations and provides views across Central Oregon, including Paulina Lake and East Lake.
The Newberry Volcano, where Paulina Peak stands, experienced its most recent eruption approximately 1,300 years ago, forming the current geological landscape.
Native American tribes of Central Oregon established connections with the land around Paulina Peak, utilizing its natural resources through generations.
A maintained road leads directly to the parking area near the summit, allowing visitors to access multiple trails and viewpoints throughout the year.
The summit contains geological features that demonstrate different periods of volcanic activity, with frozen lava formations visible across the surrounding terrain.
Location: Deschutes County
GPS coordinates: 43.68917,-121.25500
Latest update: November 26, 2025 19:10
Oregon offers a notable diversity of geological formations and natural landscapes ranging from the Pacific coastline to the volcanic plateaus of the eastern portion of the state. The Cascade Range dominates western Oregon with dense forests, waterfalls, and thermal springs, while the dry east features desert areas, deep canyons, and extinct volcanic cones. The rugged coastline extends for 363 miles (584 km) and displays rock arches, historic lighthouses, and protected coastal sections. The region's geological history includes volcanic activity, lava flows, and rock layers dating back millions of years. The collection includes natural hot springs such as Bagby Hot Springs, waterfalls like Abiqua Falls and Toketee Falls, and volcanic areas including Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Fort Rock. Coastal sites range from Cape Meares Lighthouse to Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, while the interior presents locations such as the Painted Hills, the Alvord Desert, and the Owyhee Canyonlands. Lost Lake provides views of Mount Hood, Waldo Lake is known for its clarity, and Wizard Island rises from Crater Lake. The Steens Mountain Wilderness reaches elevations exceeding 9,000 feet (2,743 m), and Hells Canyon forms one of the deepest gorges in North America. These sites represent the geological processes and natural systems that have shaped Oregon across geological time.
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