Mount Scott (Klamath County, Oregon)
Highest point in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon.
Perched on Crater Lake's southeastern side, Mount Scott is a small parasitic cone and stratovolcano. Its summit, the highest point in Crater Lake National Park, is topped by a small fire lookout tower reached via a zigzagging trail.
Quick Facts
- Elevation (ft)
- 8934
- Prominence (ft)
- 3009
- Listing
- Oregon Prominent Peaks 22nd
- Oregon Highest Peaks 35th
- Cascade Volcanoes
- Location
- Klamath County, Oregon, U.S.
- Range
- Cascades
- Region
- Oregon, United States
- Age
- About 420,000 years
- Volcanic arc
- Cascade Volcanic Arc
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Did You Know?
- Common tree species on Mount Scott include Douglas fir, white pine, hemlock, whitebark pine, and lodgepole pine.
- Wildflowers such as Indian paintbrush, penstemon, forget-me-nots, wild onions, and buttercups can be found on the mountain.
Geology
Mount Scott is among the oldest volcanoes in the Mount Mazama group, with its first eruption occurring around 420,000 years ago. It primarily produced andesitic lava flows before going extinct during the late Pleistocene. Its position away from Mount Mazama’s main flanks allowed it to endure the massive eruption around 5700 BC. Reaching 8,934 feet, it stands as Crater Lake National Park’s highest point. Ash, pumice, and loose gravel cover most lower slopes, while scoria dominates the summit.
Trail
One trail leads to the summit of Mount Scott, starting on Rim Drive. The trail is about 2.5 miles long with many switchbacks, ending at the fire lookout tower on the summit. The trailhead is at 7683 ft elevation, and the trail climbs approximately 1479 ft to the top. Panoramic views of Crater Lake, Mount Thielsen, Diamond Peak, Mount McLoughlin, Mount Shasta, Upper Klamath Lake, and Diamond Lake can be seen from the summit.
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