Jonsrud Viewpoint
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OrganizationCity of Sandy, Oregon
Altitude856.2 feet (261.0 m)[1]
 Jonsrud Viewpoint with Mount Hood in background and the Sandy River in the foreground | |
| Organization | City of Sandy, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Location | SE Bluff Road, Sandy, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 45°24′37″N 122°16′25″W / 45.410288°N 122.273508°W |
| Altitude | 856.2 feet (261.0 m)[1] |
  Location of Jonsrud Viewpoint | |
Jonsrud Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in the city of Sandy in the U.S. state of Oregon. The viewpoint offers telescopes and expansive views of Mount Hood and the Sandy River Valley,[2] as well as the "Devil's Backbone," a ridge named by pioneers who were traveling on the Barlow Trail.[3] The site has been considered one of the "best views in Oregon."[4]
