The Klamath system are of the Pacific Coast Ranges series of mountain range systems that stretch along the West Coast of North America.

California State Route 3 passes through the range.

The Scott Mountains are located approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of the towns of Mt.

It is located on the summit's west side at the junction of the Pacific Crest Trail and California State Route 3.

[4] The Scott Mountains are within the Klamath-Siskiyou forests — Klamath Mountains ecoregion, which is part of the Temperate coniferous forests Biome.