Mcdonald Scramble
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 71 ft
- climb
- 5,944 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Mcdonald Scramble open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Mcdonald Scramble, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
McDonald Scramble is a short, easy hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is about a mile long, with a one-way elevation gain of 71 feet. It's an out-and-back route that starts and ends at roughly 5,859 feet, with the high point at about 5,944 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and does not allow bikes. It's a simple walk that pairs easily with other outings in the area. Stoddard Spur lies just 0.1 mile away, and East Fork Coffee Creek Trail and Doe Lake are both within a mile. For an overnight stay, Horse Flat Campground is about 3.5 miles off.
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