Scott Lake Campground
Campground
Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
Oregon · Hiking · Mount Washington Wilderness · Near Sisters
Scott Mountain
Photo: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 884 ft
- climb
- 6,098 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Scott Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Scott Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Scott Mountain is a 3.2-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Mount Washington Wilderness, within the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The trail climbs from about 5,500 feet to a high point of 6,098 feet, with a total elevation gain of 884 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about mile 1, where the grade reaches 17 percent. The route is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Plan on about 1.5 hours for the trip. The Benson Lake Trail #3502 starts just 0.1 mile away, and Scotty Way is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, the Benson Lake/Scott Lake Complex campground sits about 2 miles away, and Alder Springs Campground is roughly 4 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.2 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 884 ft
- Summit
- 6,101 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Scott Mountain on Scott Mountain?
About 3.2 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Scott Mountain?
About 884 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Scott Mountain?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Scott Mountain take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Scott Mountain?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Scott Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
