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Mount McLoughlin Climb

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    07 / 02 / 2026

  • Start date: 08/16/2026

  • Start time: 5:30 AM

  • End date: 08/16/2026

  • End time: 6:00 PM

Description:

After crossing the creek at the trailhead on a small log suspended 8-10 ft above the creek, we will hike a couple of miles on well-graded maintained trails. Once on the climbers trail we will encounter a steep (>1200 ft/mile), rocky, loose class 2 climbers trail to the summit. A few very short, easy scrambles may be encountered along the way. Note that this is a very strenuous climb that gains about 3900 ft elevation in just over 4 miles. Participants should be in top physical condition and capable of sustaining high effort for 4-6 hours in hot sunshine.

We will depart the trailhead at 5:30 AM, thus it is recommended that participants spend the night nearby rather than make the 3.5-4 hour drive from Eugene the same day. Dispersed camping is available as are several USFS campgrounds within 20-30 minutes of the trailhead.

Photo by: Steve Davis

  • Event Leader: Steve Davis

  • Event Leader Phone: 832-527-1756

  • Event Leader Email: lunaripple1@gmail.com

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  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 440

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  • Event Status: Upcoming

  • Supplies and Equipment Required:

  • participant prerequisites: Excellent physical conditioning, boots with heels, clothing for all weather conditions, trekking poles (optional), food, 3+ liters water, sun screen, 10 essentials, personal first-aid kit.

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 8.6

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 3900

  • Non-Member Fees: 35

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —