There are at least 319 mountain passes in the U. S. state of Oregon.
Lolo Pass seen from west of the pass. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses left and right across the pass; Mount Hood's northwest face is visible in the background.
Cyclists cross and descend the McKenzie Pass on Oregon Route 242
There are several words in use for a mountain pass in Oregon; the usage for each is:
| Name | Usage count |
|---|---|
| gap | 99 |
| pass | 100 |
| saddle | 61 |
| summit | 36 |
| narrows | 7 |
| gate | 3 |
| notch | 3 |
| divide | 2 |
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