Luther Scotts

California

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3.5 mi

Distance

148 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 10 h ago · oldest 10 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    27 active alerts in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; most severe: Elephant Fire Closure

    USFSPosted Jul 13 · checked 10 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 76°F / low 48°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather10 h ago

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Out & back

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Luther Scotts

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.5 mi
Elevation gain
148 ft
Highest point
7,870 ft
Lowest point
7,714 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, horses, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Luther Scotts is a 3.50-mile out-and-back trail in California with 852 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
7,870 ft
Length (round trip)
3.5 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Carson Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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