Oregon · Hiking

Scott Creek

4.2 mi
round trip
1,890 ft
climb
6,185 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is SCOTT CREEK open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Scott Creek is a moderate, out-and-back hike of about 8.3 miles in the Chemult Ranger District of Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest. The trail starts at an elevation of about 6,185 feet and climbs to a high point of 6,185 feet, which means the route is back-loaded with the bulk of the 1,890-foot total gain coming in the second half. The steepest stretch begins around 0.15 miles from the start, with a grade of about 14 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 69°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter brings highs near freezing and 18 wet days a month. The trip takes about 3.5 hours. Mount Scott Trail lies about 3 miles away, and The Pinnacles Trail and Plaikni Falls Trail are each within about 3.6 miles. Crater Lake National Park Mazama Campground is about 7.6 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit SCOTT CREEK

    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

      33° / 20°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 20°

      18 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 23°

      16 wet

    5. May

      49° / 29°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      57° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 42°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 37°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 30°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 23°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR, 7.3 mi away at 6,485 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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