Mount Howard, National Natural Landmark mountain in Wallowa County, Oregon
Mount Howard is a mountain in the Wallowa region of northeast Oregon, reaching 2,517.98 metres above sea level. Its 1,084-acre Mount Howard-East Peak area, designated a National Natural Landmark in June 2016, protects botanically diverse montane grasslands with endemic and rare plant species. The summit is served by the Wallowa Lake Tramway and holds the Summit Grill and Alpine Patio.
The mountain received its name from Civil War General Oliver O. Howard, who was active in the region. In 2016, the area gained National Natural Landmark status due to its ecological importance.
The name honours Oliver O. Howard, the Civil War general who later headed the Freedmen's Bureau and helped found Howard University. The summit is reached by the Wallowa Lake Tramway, and the Summit Grill and Alpine Patio serves meals at the top. The 1,084-acre Mount Howard-East Peak area became a National Natural Landmark in June 2016 for its montane grasslands and rare plants.
The Wallowa Lake Tramway carries visitors to the summit in minutes, climbing 3,700 feet of elevation. Hiking is possible but requires significantly more time and physical effort than riding the tram.
The Wallowa Lake Tramway climbs to the summit, where the Summit Grill and Alpine Patio serves meals. The 1,084-acre Mount Howard-East Peak area, designated a National Natural Landmark in June 2016, protects montane grasslands with endemic and rare plants.
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