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| | Every hiking and backpacking trail in Oregon is worth backcountry trekking. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is always a fun thing to do. Badger Creek Trail is a long trip away from Hood River, but many folks like to trek here to be near the outdoors. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Badger Creek Trail in Wasco County, Oregon is just what you need. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Badger Creek Trail. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with |
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winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Badger Creek Trail. Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this area.
| | This walk should take you about 3 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,674 feet which is higher than average. Great hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and one of these is Badger Creek Trail in Wasco County. Being 21.2 miles long; it's a long wilderness trail. Different | |
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parts of Badger Creek Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Badger Creek Trail is a wilderness
hiking trail of great length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Badger Creek Trail
is a quite wet site ordinarily with a lot of rain; most of the snow falls through December, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
Briefly about the general area:
Get your heart pumping on the wonderful whitewater of White River. If you're here at Badger Creek Trail,
you could take a look at Pine Creek, and a spree to Eightmile Meadow revives the soul.
If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Badger Creek Trail. You are near Flag Point since you're here at Badger Creek Trail, and you'll most likely meet some
people from Hood River here. So much enjoyable stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just inspiring. A quick journey to Goat Creek in close proximity to Badger Creek Trail is a pleasant idea, and Gumjuwac Saddle is in close proximity, and is a glorious location. Life's too short
to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Central Cascade Range. High Prairie is right here at Badger Creek Trail. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Badger Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Nottingham Campground.
Put some time aside to spend at Sunrise
Springs since you're here at Badger Creek Trail, and there's whitewater on White River for all you adrenaline junkies. Sunset Spring is a splendid local attraction, and you can stay the night at Dam Campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.2567, Longitude -121.392
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.3028, Longitude -121.5574
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 21.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 21.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 2674 feet
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20 miles away
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21 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Badger Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Badger Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Wasco County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Badger Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Badger Creek Trail:
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Threemile Trail, Wasco County
County
, 1 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 2546 feet elevation difference |
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Gordon Butte Trail, Wasco County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Creek Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1375 feet elevation difference |
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Lookout Mountain Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference |
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Rocky Butte Way Trail, Wasco County
County
, 3 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1134 feet elevation difference |
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Jordan Cutoff Trail, Wasco County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 616 feet elevation difference |
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Tygh Creek Trail, Wasco County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3805 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Badger Creek Trail:
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11.3 miles long (Victor Road Bridge to Tygh Valley) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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| | Hotels Near Badger Creek Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 21 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 21 miles away |
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Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles
, 24 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - The Dalles OR, The Dalles
, 25 miles away |
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