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Scott Pass Trail

Mapped as Scott Pass Trail #4068

Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

7.1 mi11.4 kmRound trip

≈1,161 ft≈354 mElevation gain

6,076 ft1,852 mHigh point

3 hr 39 minEstimated time

Moderate3.5 mi / 5.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.2 mi (5.2 km) on FR 1018 and FR 1026

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Scott Pass (#4068)

Trailhead: Scott Pass Trailhead

On Forest Road 1026, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.22342, -121.71408

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Overview

Scott Pass Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.1 mi / 11.4 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,161 ft / 354 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,076 ft / 1,852 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 39 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,934 ft / 1,504 m · high 6,056 ft / 1,846 m

Nearby

Millican Crater Trail #4066Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Yapoah LakeLake · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Millican CraterPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Whispering Pine Horse CampgroundCampground · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Trout Creek ButtePeak · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Pole Creek Trail #4072Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Pole Creek PitHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
North Matthieu Lake Trail #4062Hiking trail · 3.1 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.