Mount Scott, Crater Lake National Park

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Mount Scott is a small stratovolcano and a so-called parasitic cone on the southeast flank of Crater Lake in southern Oregon. It is approximately 420,000 years old. Its summit is the highest point within Crater Lake National Park, and the tenth highest peak in the Oregon Cascades.

A small fire lookout tower stands on the summit, at the end of a trail that zigzags approximately 1,500 feet (460 m) up the mountain. The mountain is named for Oregon pioneer Levi Scott, founder of Scottsburg, Oregon.

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By Alison L

Would definitely agree with a review that was written about 3 year ago--While it was satisfying to reach the highest point in the park, the views of the lake weren't as great at the top. Because...

Would definitely agree with a review that was written about 3 year ago--While it was satisfying to reach the highest point in the park, the views of the lake weren't as great at the top. Because... more »
By Helia_linne

Be ready to hike little bit more uphill on this trail. But it is not really steep and it is rate as medium difficulty. From the top you will have an awesome scenic view on the Crater Lake.

Be ready to hike little bit more uphill on this trail. But it is not really steep and it is rate as medium difficulty. From the top you will have an awesome scenic view on the Crater Lake. more »

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By Christina Spires

It's a gradual incline, but still challenging. It's not very close to Crater Lake so pictures of the lake were hazy. Crowded trail. About half is in the shade.

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By Eugene Papkov

We were climbing Mt Scott right when the notorious Bootleg wildfire was at its maximum strength. Smoke from the enormous forest fire spoiled the majority of my photos but it also (as usual) allowed me to take some ominous but extremely beautiful photos.

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