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| | Burnt Lake Trail is a backcountry trail pretty far from Hood River, but what a brilliant place for hiking it is. This part of Oregon is always a delight to stop by during hiking season. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Burnt Lake Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is a brilliant place for getting out. When you're here in Oregon hiking along one of its trails is something that is always fun to do. Summer at Burnt Lake Trail comes with high temperatures in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into |
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the 50's. All through the winter this location gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Burnt Lake Trail are in the 30's. Much precipitation falls at Burnt Lake Trail; the wettest month of the year is commonly December, that's the one that rains the most while July
| | is commonly the driest month. Burnt Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,553 feet, and that is higher than average. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding vicinity. The wonderful backcountry trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountains. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if | |
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you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This backcountry trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a perfect challenge. Burnt Lake Trail is 10 miles long;
it's longer than many backpacking trails. There are so many tremendous trails for hiking in Oregon, and among these are Burnt Lake Trail in Clackamas County. There are numerous trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. This trek shouldn't take more than 8.5 hours, but
of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Some parts of this backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is a two-ended
hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
Ramona Falls is an inspiring place to go to during your stay, and Burnt Lake Trail is
fine enough to spend more than a day at, Devils Meadow Campground is a fine local campground. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Here at Burnt Lake Trail there are plenty of people from Hood River, and hey, Muddy Fork is a pleasant local
stream.
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. A short visit to Yocum Falls is always worthwhile, and a journey to Wind Creek Basin rejuvenates the spirit. Take a side spree to Lady Creek, and get your pulse rate up on the magnificent whitewater of Sandy River.
Now, you may imagine that's a load but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Burnt Lake Trail. A good spot to take a look at in the vicinity of Burnt Lake Trail is Zigzag Canyon; Old Maid Flat is a splendid site to check out. You can run the rapids of Zigzag River near Burnt Lake Trail, and camping at Twin Bridges Campground is always a tremendous experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.373, Longitude -121.8222
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.3398, Longitude -121.835
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2553 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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4 miles away
At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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10 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...
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User input for Burnt Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
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 Burnt Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Burnt Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Burnt Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Burnt Lake Trail:
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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Cast Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 2784 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Canyon Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference |
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Pioneer Bridle Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1256 feet elevation difference |
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Sandy River Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2270 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Park Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 3481 feet elevation difference |
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Portage Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 3422 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Burnt Lake Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) |
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| | Hotels Near Burnt Lake Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 4 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 10 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 10 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 16 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 16 miles away |
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