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| | Relatively far from Hood River you come upon Dog River Trail, but there's great natural splendor awaiting you here along it. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a glorious idea. Oregon is a splendid site for outdoors folks. The length of Dog River Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect backcountry hiking trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure. The total elevation difference for Dog River Trail is 1,302 feet, and that is about average. Dog River Trail |
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stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There are numerous backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a backcountry walk. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air,
| | and Dog River Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. Hiking and backpacking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon, and one of these is Dog River Trail in Hood River County. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Summertime at Dog River Trail comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the nighttime is a little colder of course, commonly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime | |
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lows at Dog River Trail during the wintertime commonly drop into the 30's. Dog River Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This is one
of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Backpacking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a very wonderful way to see these mountaintops. This walk shouldn't take more than 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you
could get stuck so be prepared for that. Dog River Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Dog River Trail is a wet place that gets lots of precipitation; most of the rain falls during December; the driest
month is July. With its 4.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Whitewater paddling is nice on Hood River - East Fork, and a short spree to Clinger Spring is always worthwhile. You assume that's enough? Just
getting warmed up. This is a popular place for folks from Hood River, and getting to Buck Creek from Dog River Trail is uncomplicated.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Central Cascade Range. If you came to camp Nottingham
Campground is a good spot to do that; you could always look at Weygandt Canyon. Powder Springs is an inspiring place to visit while here, and Horkelia Meadow is a great place here at Dog River Trail. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Central Cascade Range. Take
a little journey to Polallie Creek if you're here at Dog River Trail.
There's so much to do here at Dog River Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Clinger Campground is a brilliant spot for that, and paddling on Hood River - West Fork is so much fun.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4161, Longitude -121.569
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.4336, Longitude -121.5642
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1302 feet
Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
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14 miles away
The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
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15 miles away
This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe...
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User input for Dog River Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River 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 Dog River Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dog River Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dog River Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dog River Trail:
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Zigzag Trail, Hood River County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference |
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Lamberson Butte Spur Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1777 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Meadows Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2889 feet elevation difference |
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Tilly Jane Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference |
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Lookout Mountain Trail, Hood River County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference |
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Bottle Prairie Trail, Wasco County
County
, 6 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1332 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dog River Trail:
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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| | Hotels Near Dog River Trail:
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 15 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 26 miles away |
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Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles
, 26 miles away |
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