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| | Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is a great way to spend some time. There are so many glorious hiking and backpacking trails for backpacking in Oregon, and Driveway Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. There are plenty of hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique loveliness. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Driveway Trail highs are commonly in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's while Driveway Trail overnight |
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low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's. This part of Oregon has a glorious deal of available outdoors activities. There are not too many backcountry hiking trails in this region. Driveway Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads which means
| | you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Driveway Trail frequently gets lots of rainfall; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Being 5.6 miles long it's a mid length trek. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 681 feet, and that is lower than average. Even though this is not a | |
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very long hiking and backpacking trail it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Driveway Trail is a normal length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail wonderful for
the average walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. You'll need to go far from Hood River to get to Driveway Trail, but hiking along this hiking trail is very enjoyable. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain,
so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The backcountry trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No
problem, Driveway Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is a splendid place to go. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands.
Briefly about the general area:
A good place to camp here at Driveway Trail is
Salmon River Campground, and a good place nearby is Abbot Pass.
This place, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors enjoyable things. Get covered with water paddling on White River, and camping at Lower Twin Campground is always a glorious experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.0899, Longitude -121.6904
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.1044, Longitude -121.6716
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 681 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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12 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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23 miles away
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User input for Driveway 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 Driveway Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Driveway Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Driveway Trail. |
| | Trails Near Driveway Trail:
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Mount Wilson Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1068 feet elevation difference |
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Wilson Cove Trail, Wasco County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 769 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Driveway Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 12 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 23 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 23 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 31 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 31 miles away |
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