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| | Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon is so much fun. There are backpacking trails all over Oregon, and one of these is Eagle Creek Cutoff in Clackamas County. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Different parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. There are numerous backpacking trails in Oregon, and each one is worth backcountry trekking. It's |
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a lengthy journey from Hood River to Eagle Creek Cutoff, but what a brilliant location for backpacking it is. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this region. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Eagle Creek Cutoff in Clackamas County, Oregon
| | is just what you need. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Eagle Creek Cutoff. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Eagle Creek Cutoff temperatures plunge to the 30's. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a great challenge. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Central Cascade | |
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Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. This walk should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Eagle Creek Cutoff has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Please follow
all local rules about fires and camping. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,830 feet which is a higher than average number. Being 14.6 miles long; it's a long backpacking and hiking trail. Eagle Creek Cutoff gets lots of water; the wettest month of the
year is ordinarily December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a fine time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. A short spree to Brownell Spring is always worthwhile,
and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Shining Creek. Eagle Creek Cutoff really is in the middle of a pretty outdoors paradise. A trip to Squaw Meadow invigorates the spirit.
This river is so great. Camping is available at Lookout Springs Campground, and why not
take a little visit to South Fork Roaring River since you're here. Sandy River is a good whitewater spot close to Eagle Creek Cutoff, and why not camp at Shining Lake Campground if you're here at Eagle Creek Cutoff. You can run the rapids of Roaring River in the neighborhood of Eagle Creek Cutoff, and La Dee Flat is right here at Eagle Creek Cutoff.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.3, Longitude -122.1141
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2458, Longitude -122.0494
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2830 feet
Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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8 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 guest ...
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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8 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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| These outdoors activities are available near Eagle Creek Cutoff. |
| | Trails Near Eagle Creek Cutoff:
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Fanton Plaza Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1787 feet elevation difference |
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Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference |
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Dry Ridge Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 3204 feet elevation difference |
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Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference |
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Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference |
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Roaring River Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 4083 feet elevation difference |
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Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 7 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Eagle Creek Cutoff:
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Roaring River, Clackamas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 6 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
, 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Eagle Creek Cutoff:
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Shamrock Motel, Sandy
, 5 miles away |
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Mountain Air Motel, Welches
, 7 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 8 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 8 miles away |
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Old Welches Inn, Welches
, 8 miles away |
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