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| | This part of Oregon is always a pleasure to check out during trekking season. Hiking here in Oregon is the good thing to do. Great wilderness trails in Oregon are in abundance, and one of these is Cast Creek Trail in Clackamas County. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are so many great outdoors trails in this area. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The total elevation difference for Cast |
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Creek Trail is 2,784 feet which is a higher than average number. Every single Oregon wilderness trail is pretty in its own way. Some parts of Cast Creek Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors trail
| | could be very different from other parts of it. Cast Creek Trail is a backpacking trail rather far from Hood River, but you always have a great time when you're backcountry backpacking along it. Cast Creek Trail is a wet location that gets much rain; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is frequently the driest month. At Cast Creek Trail all through the long summer days highs are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime this location gets highs in the 40's while the | |
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cold winter nights at Cast Creek Trail are in the 30's. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a magnificent way to explore these peaks. Hey, time for a hike don’t
you think? Cast Creek Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is the fresh air at its best. This backcountry hiking trail is a normal length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking
for adventure. Cast Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. With its 8 miles of walking distance it's an average length great outdoors trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you come at the right time of year, Sandy River offers some tremendous whitewater, and Old Maid Flat is a perfect spot to stretch your legs a bit. So much fun stuff near Cast Creek Trail, definitely mind-boggling. Put some time aside to spend at Ramona Falls while you're here
at Cast Creek Trail; if you would like a little side tour, try Zigzag Canyon.
Looking for some flowing water? Try Short Creek, and a visit to Yocum Falls will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings. There's so much to do here at Cast Creek Trail that you need to camp here
for a while, Twin Bridges Campground is a good place for that, and hey, Cast Creek is a wonderful local stream. If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend
Zigzag River, and at Cast Creek Trail you always meet someone from Hood River.
These mountains rock, just explore all the enjoyable stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Cast Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Devils Meadow Campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.3801, Longitude -121.8535
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.3393, Longitude -121.8348
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2784 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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6 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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9 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 Cast Creek 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 Cast Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Cast Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cast Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cast Creek Trail:
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Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2174 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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Burnt Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2553 feet elevation difference |
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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Pioneer Bridle Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1256 feet elevation difference |
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Still Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference |
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West Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 3016 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cast Creek Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 6 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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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) |
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Little Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Cast Creek Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 6 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 9 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 9 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 15 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 15 miles away |
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