Mount McLoughlin
Mountain Prominent Cascade volcano in Oregon with alpine summit
On Oregon’s Cascade front, Mount McLoughlin is a volcanic cone popular with day-hikers and scramblers for clear summit views, spring wildflowers and snow routes in shoulder seasons.
How to Get to Mount McLoughlin #
The most common access is from trailheads off Highway 140 near the town of Lake of the Woods and Aspen Lake Road. The area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service (Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest); consult local ranger stations for route conditions.
Tips for Visiting Mount McLoughlin #
- Start early-the south ridge ascent is popular and offers better weather windows in the morning.
- Consider hiring a local guide if unfamiliar with route-finding; snowfields can persist into summer on higher sections.
- Check with Oregon Parks and local ranger stations for wildfire closures and trail advisories.
Best Time to Visit Mount McLoughlin #
Best from June through September for safe and accessible routes; mountain weather remains changeable.
Weather & Climate near Mount McLoughlin #
Mount McLoughlin's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -8°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1793 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (262 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Heavy rain (211 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. The driest month with just 26 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (269 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm).
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