Petrified wood is what you will find at Saddle Mt. The best time to go is in the spring, when the wildflowers are blooming and the temperature is tolerable. Otherwise there’s not much to see and it can be extremely hot in the summer. Although you do have a nice view of the Columbia River from the west side of Saddle Mt. (you are east of the river). Petrified wood can be found near the surface in loose material (I found a 150 lb. log tip about 16 inches down – see in pictures below) or you can dig to a depth of 6-7 ft. in hard clay material. Tools you need: shovel and pick. Excavator would be nice, but not legal! There is a limit to how many pounds of petrified wood you can bring out on a daily basis. See Washington State Mineral Council for field trip and more information.

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Saddle Mountain Gallery

Petrified wood is what you will find at Saddle Mt. The best time to go is in the spring, when the wildflowers are blooming and the temperature is tolerable. Otherwise there’s not much to see and it can be extremely hot in the summer. Although you do have a nice view of the Columbia River from the west side of Saddle Mt. (you are east of the river). Petrified wood can be found near the surface in loose material (I found a 150 lb. log tip about 16 inches down – see in pictures below) or you can dig to a depth of 6-7 ft. in hard clay material. Tools you need: shovel and pick. Excavator would be nice, but not legal! There is a limit to how many pounds of petrified wood you can bring out on a daily basis. See Washington State Mineral Council for field trip and more information.

Saddle Mountain Gallery

Petrified wood is what you will find at Saddle Mt. The best time to go is in the spring, when the wildflowers are blooming and the temperature is tolerable. Otherwise there’s not much to see and it can be extremely hot in the summer. Although you do have a nice view of the Columbia River from the west side of Saddle Mt. (you are east of the river). Petrified wood can be found near the surface in loose material (I found a 150 lb. log tip about 16 inches down – see in pictures below) or you can dig to a depth of 6-7 ft. in hard clay material. Tools you need: shovel and pick. Excavator would be nice, but not legal! There is a limit to how many pounds of petrified wood you can bring out on a daily basis. See Washington State Mineral Council for field trip and more information.