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Scott Mountain Loop

  • Start date: 08/23/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 08/23/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Scott Mountain Loop is one of my favorite hikes. We will hike to four lakes; Benson, Tenas, Hand and Scott Lakes. We will have amazing views of cascade peaks from the top of Scott Mt. We hike through old growth forests, meadows, the western edge of a major lava flow and one of the best picture spots for the Three Sisters.
Bring your swim suit or water shoes if you would like to take quick dip in Tenas Lake. I plan on lunch on the top of Scott Mountain. Later in the hike there is a great spot for huckleberries (hopefully they will be ripe).
We will likely be back in Eugene by 5 PM.
This is a long hike with a moderate fast pace due to the distance. If you have questions please call me.

  • Event Leader: Denise Bean

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-953-6868

  • Event Leader Email: denisembean@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 130

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Minimum 2 Liters of water. Snacks and Lunch. Hat and/or Sunscreen. Mosquito repellant or netting. Hiking essentials.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 9.7

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1300

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

David Lodeesen and Janet Jacobson suggested that we hike the loop counter clockwise. This direction put swimming at Tennis Lake at the end of the trip. It was a perfect suggestion. This also put hiking in more shade at the end. We had great weather - 80 degrees. There were a few pesty mosquitoes but nothing that bothered us much. Lunch was at the top of Scott Mountain.