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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Three elections that matter right now ... The Concord launches ... Mail Tribune 100: Oct. 20, 1915 ... Our View: Three elections that matter right now ... The Concord launches ... Mail Tribune 100: Oct. 20, 1915 ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: McDonald Peak not easy to get to Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 16, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Jun 16, 2015 at 9:39 AM Posted Jun. 16, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Jun 16, 2015 at 9:39 AM » Social News Since moving to the Rogue Valley a few year ago, I tackled a lot of trails, but have many to go. The other day, spotted a mountain near Mount Ashland called McDonald Peak, but can't find out much about it. What can you tell me? — Savannah J., Gold Hill McDonald Peak is the sixth-highest point in Jackson County at 7,220 feet, placing behind Mount McLoughlin, 9,495; Mount Ashland, 7,532; Dutchman Peak, 7,417; Observation Peak, 7,340; and Wagner Butte, 7,253. McDonald ranks as the 198th highest mountain in Oregon and the 13,008th highest peak in the U.S. If you're atop Mount Ashland or Wagner Butte it's distinctly visible, but not easily accessed. It's 1.86 miles west of Mount Ashland and 3.26 miles almost directly south of Wagner Butte. Split Rock Creek's headwaters flow from its northwest flank. There are trails in the area, but nothing listed on directories. The long-standing McDonald Peak Roadless Area has been part of multiple controversies over the years going back to the Clinton Administration. More recently it has been in the news as part of area that would be affected by the Mount Ashland ski area expansion. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 16, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Jun 16, 2015 at 9:39 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501