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]

Jonsrud Viewpoint

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	45.410288°N 122.273508°W / 45.410288; -122.273508
Altitude	856.2 feet (261.0 m)[1]
Location of Jonsrud Viewpoint

History

The viewpoint was named after Phil Jonsrud, a local historian in the city of Sandy.^[5] Jonsrud, born in Kelso, was a war veteran who also spent time in New York City, though lived the majority of his life in Sandy. The offramp at the viewpoint was paved by the Jonsrud family.^[5]

Jonsrud Viewpoint