Barlow Pass (Oregon)
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| Barlow Pass | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4155 ft. |
| Location | Oregon,  United States |
| Range | Cascades |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Traversed by | Oregon Route 35 |
Barlow Pass (el. 4155 ft.) is a mountain pass in the Cascades in Oregon on the Oregon Trail and a major milestone of the Barlow Road. It is the crest of the Cascade Mountains: the dividing line between watersheds of the Deschutes River and those which flow into the Sandy River.
It is located on the southern flanks of Mount Hood and traversed by Oregon Route 35. Highway 35 and the Barlow Road converge to within 400 ft (125 m) at the pass. Originally a "rustic and scenic" summer road, Highway 35 was straightened and widened throughout 1964–1968 for practical winter road maintenance. Sharp turns were eliminated and elevation changes more graduated, unlike the Barlow Road which sharply descends westward at the foot of the pass.[1] The Barlow Road route is popular for cross country skiing.
[edit] References
- ^ John Foerste "Jack" Grauer (July 1975). Mount Hood: A Complete History. self published. ISBN 0-930584-01-5.
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