How long is Mt McLoughlin hike?
10.7 mile
Mount McLoughlin Trail is a 10.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Butte Falls, Oregon that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September.
Can you climb Mt McLoughlin?
Hiking Mt. Mt. Mcloughlin is the highest peak in southern Oregon at 9493 feet and you start at about 5000 feet so your gain is about 4500 feet, all basically uphill. There are a couple of areas where you get a slight reprieve but for the most part be prepared to climb for 5.5 miles.
Is Mt McLoughlin open?
The Mt. Mcloughlin trailhead is located 45 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon….At a Glance.
| Current Conditions: | (Klamath Ranger District) Trailhead is accessible but the bridge 100 yards away is closed. Please access from Summit Trailhead & use PCT. |
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| Information Center: | Klamath Falls District (541) 885-3400 |
How high is Mount McLoughlin?
9,493′
Mount McLoughlin/Elevation
Is Mt McLoughlin an active volcano?
Mount McLoughlin is a dormant steep-sided stratovolcano, or composite volcano, in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon and within the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Can you ski Mt McLoughlin?
A variety of descent options are available, including simply skiing back down the slopes just south of the ridge. The Northeast Bowls of Mount McLoughlin are easily the finest ski descent in Southern Oregon, with a sustained 45-degree pitch in the upper sections and nice open cruising below.
When was the last time Mount McLoughlin erupted?
About 30,000 years ago
| Mount McLoughlin | |
|---|---|
| Age of rock | Less than 700,000 years |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | About 30,000 years ago |
Is Mount McLoughlin dormant?
Mount McLoughlin is a dormant steep-sided stratovolcano, or composite volcano, in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon and within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Mount McLouglin’s prominence has made it a landmark to Native American populations for thousands of years. McLoughlin consists largely of basaltic andesite.
What type of volcano is Mount McLoughlin?
basaltic-andesite lava cone
Mount McLoughlin is a large basaltic-andesite lava cone containing a pyroclastic core exposed by glaciation that is capped by an armor of andesitic lava flows from summit and flank vents.