Oregon hiking trails - Bonney Meadows Trail, Central Cascade Range, Wasco County

   
  No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like nature. Here in Oregon trekking is a magnificent idea. Bonney Meadows Trail is situated a relatively long trip from Hood River, but it sure is a a brilliant hiking and backpacking trail. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backcountry trail has two trailheads 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 hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice backcountry trail for experienced trekkers in good shape. There are trails all over Oregon, and Bonney Meadows Trail is one of them, and it's in Wasco County. Backcountry
hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these summits. You should count on this trek taking about 6 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. All through the summer, highs generally are in the 70's at Bonney Meadows Trail. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are generally in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Bonney Meadows Trail plunge into the 30's. All the water falling down  
from the sky makes Bonney Meadows Trail a wet place; throughout December this neighborhood sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Hitting the hiking and backpacking trails is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Bonney Meadows Trail in Wasco County, Oregon is the fresh air at its best. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 2,416 feet, and that is about average. This great outdoors trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Each trail in Oregon is well worth a hike. Being 7 miles long it's an average length great outdoors trail. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backcountry trails.

Briefly about the general area:
People from Hood River love to come to Bonney Meadows Trail, and in case you don’t mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on White River. And that's not all you can do here at Bonney Meadows Trail. Iron Creek is a wonderful local stream; Palmateer Meadows is a gorgeous location any time of year.
If you want a perfect time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. Kane Springs is always fun to check out, and White River is a good whitewater spot nearby. Bonney Meadows is a great spot to stretch your legs a bit, and a good site to camp here at Bonney Meadows Trail is Lower Twin Campground. These mountains rock, just look at all the cool stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Why not camp at White River Park Campground while you're here at Bonney Meadows Trail.
Some of the water close by flows, like Red Creek, and if you crave a little side trip, try Buck Draw.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.2335, Longitude -121.6297
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2623, Longitude -121.5862
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Total elevation difference: 2416 feet


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 Trails Near Bonney Meadows Trail:
Boulder Lake Way Trail, Hood River County County , 3 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference
Swamp Creek Hidden Meadows Trail, Wasco County County , 3 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1705 feet elevation difference
Little Boulder Way Trail, Wasco County County , 3 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 397 feet elevation difference
Boulder Lake Trail, Hood River County County , 3 miles away,  .8 hiking miles, 196 feet elevation difference
Gnarl Ridge Trail, Hood River County County , 5 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1519 feet elevation difference
Umbrella Falls Trail, Hood River County County , 5 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference
Elk Meadows Trail, Hood River County County , 6 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2889 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Bonney Meadows Trail:
Lower Twin Campground, Wasco County, 5 miles away
White River Park Campground, Hood River County, 5 miles away
Nottingham Campground, Hood River County, 6 miles away
Dam Campground, Wasco County, 7 miles away
Salmon River Campground, Clackamas County, 7 miles away
 Whitewater Near Bonney Meadows Trail:
White River, Wasco County County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill)
White River, Wasco County County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge)
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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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 11 miles away
Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 23 miles away
Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 24 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 25 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 25 miles away
 Lakes Near Bonney Meadows Trail
Badger Lake, Hood River County , 5 miles away

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