McLoughlin Misfits

One of the things I love about hanging with various and sundry members of The Committee is that we were subject to pick up and go climbing on a whim. On this particular adventure, we packed the van and headed to Lake o' the Woods at the base of  Mt. McLaughlin for a campout, followed by a hike up the mountain.

Known as the "Sentinel of Southern Oregon," the mountain tops out at 9,493 feet and is the highest peak between Mt. Shasta and the Three Sisters. To the east of Mt. McLoughlin is Klamath Lake, the largest body of fresh water in Oregon. The climb is not technically difficult, but it does require a six-mile uphill trek.