Mount Bailey is a relatively young tephra cone shield volcano in the Cascade Range that is located opposite Mount Thielsen from Diamond Lake in southern Oregon. Bailey consists of a 2000-foot (~600-meter) high main cone on top of an old basaltic andesite shield volcano.

Mount Bailey has become well known in the Pacific Northwest region as a haven for "snowcat skiing" in the winter months. Instead of a conventional chair lift, snowcats -- treaded, tractor-like vehicles that can ascend Bailey's steep, snow-covered slopes — carry skiers to the higher reaches of the mountain. In the summer months, a 5-mile (8 km) hiking trail gives foot access to Bailey's summit.

Native Americans are credited with the first ascents of Bailey. It was considered a sacred place to them and a source of medicine (healing) where spiritual leaders would hold prayer vigils.

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