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Mt McLoughlin

  • Start date: 05/20/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/20/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Appropriate for beginner mountaineers with enough excitement for experienced folks alike! Venture south for expansive summit views atop Southern Oregon’s tallest peak, Mt. McLoughlin. Carpooling from Eugene is encouraged as both leaders will be camping near Mt. McLoughlin evening of 5/19 after leading Mt. Thielsen. An Interagency or NWFS Pass is required for parking. A $5 drop box is also available at the trailhead for fee requirements. Currently conditions are warm in So OR so mosquito repellant is advised. We will depart from the Mt. McGloughlin Trailhead at 6:30am on Sunday 5/20. The trail follows mellow terrain for about a mile and continues as it intersects with the PCT for about a half mile after leaving the trailhead. After veering off the PCT expect rocky terrain below tree line as we wind through boulder fields. Above tree line we will follow the eastern ridge to the summit on exposed rocky slopes over non technical class II terrain. There is no access to water on this trail. Come prepared for a full day of food and water needed for hiking up hill for 4,000ft of elevation gain.

  • Event Leader: Bowen Sara

  • Assistant Leader: Willhite Kerry

  • Event category: Climbs

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating:

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 440

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Trekking poles, hiking boots, sun protection, sunglasses, bug protection, extra socks, gloves, ear protection,rain gear Weather dependent/ optional gear: gaiters, ice ax, snowshoes

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 10.5

  • Member Fees: 3

  • Elevation Gain: 4000

  • Non-Member Fees: 15

  • Committee: Climbs

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Five climbers began their journey to the tippy top of Mt McLoughlin around 8am on Sunday 5/20. The pace was moderate while laughter and chatter abounded. The trail began on dry duff amidst a humid air and well lit canopy of towering giants. As we made gains in elevation a soft patchy snow pack on the valley floor made for some mild post holding as we found our way to the rocky east ridge. Once on the ridge proper we enjoyed a fun scramble towards the summit. Just below the summit we encountered a snow field, again, characteristic of soft punchy snow. After crossing this low angled snow field with ease the group donned their helmets and grabbed ice axes for a fun little exposed walk to the summit. High fives, laughter, and hugs were present while everyone rehydrated and refueled for the decent.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 8
  • Number of spots available: 3
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Willhite, Kerry 541-231-1457 N 3
2 Signed-Up Bowen, Sara 662-816-7797 N 15
3 Signed-Up Marlow, Jennifer 925-899-6399 N 3
4 Signed-Up Cordon, Steve 541-513-3452 N 15
5 Signed-Up Aggarwal, Yukti 614-531-5333 N 15