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Mt Hagan, OR area summits: W7O/CM-143 and W7O/CM-120

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Summit: 
W7O/CM-143
Voice Cellular Coverage: 
Don't know
Data Cellular Coverage: 
Good, very usable
Cellular Provider: 
Verizon

NF-2611 road leads to two summits north of Highway 126 near Leeburg, OR. Coming from Springfield, go about 27 miles east of the Main St/126 intersection. Turn north on NF-2611 (near MP 34) and follow the main road 4.5 miles to a large intersection and clearing. Each summit is worth two points.

 

As you enter the intersection, a steep uphill road is on your right. A locked gate and no trespassing signs make this summit off limits. It is Mt Hagan, W7O/CM-120.

 

Instead, to your left is a road that goes uphill about 100 yards to a another locked gate. This road appears to be 16-3E-26.3. There are no signs on or around the gate, so hiking should be allowed. This road leads to Peak 3300, W7O/CM-143. Walk around the gate and follow the generally gentle and good quality road uphill. The road alternates up and down segments rising a net elevation of about 450' to the summit. About 1.5 miles from the gate, a partially overgrown road/trail veers up to the right. Take this trail up about 0.3 miles to the summit. Several clearings are available along this road. Plenty of antenna trees line the trail and clearings. It is a pleasant place to activate with quiet RF conditions. I worked OK1DVM in the middle of the afternoon with a KX3 and a 20 meter EFHW antenna. After activating, retrace your steps to the intersection and gate.

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