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Scott Trail #3531

Beginning at Scott Trailhead on the north side of Highway 242, Scott Trail #3531 heads east, crossing Highway 242 before entering the Three Sisters Wilderness. The trail continues through a meadow and an alpine forest of lodgepole pine and hemlock trees before starting an uphill climb north of Frog Camp Creek. The trail levels out before crossing through an old lava flow, then follows the flow up to a viewpoint of Four In One Cone and mountains beyond to the north. Passing the viewpoint, Scott Trail #3531 continues east, re-entering forest and heading uphill before dropping down a hillside into a large alpine meadow where it ends at Pacific Crest Trail #2000.

Current Conditions
Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#3531

General Information

$5/vehicle/day or a valid Recreation Pass. No payment accepted onsite.

Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required between June 15 and October 15 for both day and overnight use when accessing trail from Scott or Obsidian trailheads. Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.

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Last updated June 27th, 2025