Pine Mountain (Oregon)
| Pine Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,509 feet (1,984 m) |
| Coordinates | 43°48′11″N 120°54′48″W / 43.8031°N 120.9134°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Deschutes, Oregon, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Pine Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 6.25 Ma |
| Mountain type | Pyroclastic cone |
Pine Mountain is a rhyolitic mountain east of Bend and south of U.S. Route 20 (US 20) in eastern Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is the site of an astronomical observatory called the Pine Mountain Observatory. The mountain is a part of the Deschutes Formation (which is related to Cascade volcanism) and is the southeasternmost exposure of the formation and is of similar age to Cline Buttes. Pine Mountain is also well known for its spectacular "glass off" weather conditions which are ideal for paragliding.