Oregon · Hiking

Mccubbins 586

6.3 mi
round trip
1,105 ft
climb
3,159 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Mccubbins 586 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Mccubbins 586, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Barlow Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Mccubbins 586 is a hard hike in the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 6.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,105 feet. The climb reaches a high point of 3,159 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.4 miles in, with a grade of 16 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Government Camp weather station show July and August highs around 70°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-30s and rain on most days. The hike takes about 2.5 hours. Several other Mccubbins routes sit close by, including Mccubbins 588: Mineral Jane at half a mile and Mccubbins 587 at 0.8 miles. Mccubbins Gulch campground is about 1.2 miles away, and Spring Drive RV Campground is about 2.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Mccubbins 586

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 17.8 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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