There are plenty of challenging trails and scrambles on the Western face of Mt. Hood. That said, if you choose the McNeil Point Scramble you will not be disappointed. The United States Forest Service has since unlisted the trail from its website, a testament to its difficultly. However, signs still point in the trail’s direction, tempting those who dare to attempt the climb.
The main stretch of the McNeil Point Scramble Trail itself is under half a mile, but averages about 35% grade. This isn’t the only thing that makes the scramble difficult, most the trail’s surface is loose dirt and rock. All this said, for experienced hikers this is certainty a fun, engaging beautiful hike.
