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| | There are numerous hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a backcountry walk. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Oregon; Eagle Creek Cutoff is one of them, and it's in Clackamas County. Eagle Creek Cutoff is a great outdoors trail quite far from Hood River, but great outdoors trails like these are magnificent. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Eagle Creek Cutoff sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is |
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regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July. Different parts of this wilderness trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is a long
| | wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Oregon has so much to offer nature lovers. Through the summertime here at Eagle Creek Cutoff, high temperatures typically reach the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Eagle Creek Cutoff descend into the 30's. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This trail is a trail of great length having an average number | |
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of uphill miles which makes it a fine hiking trail for experienced trekkers in wonderful shape. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and if you happen to be in Clackamas County of Oregon, Eagle Creek Cutoff is a glorious local great outdoors
trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Eagle Creek Cutoff is 14.6 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. The gorgeous trails of the Central Cascade Range are a perfect way to explore these peaks. If you
happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is a great way to spend some time. Eagle Creek Cutoff has a total elevation difference of 2,830 feet which is higher than average. This is a two-ended wilderness trail with two trailheads which means you have the option
of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
You truly must fancy the Central Cascade Range. You can run the rapids of Sandy River in the vicinity of Eagle Creek Cutoff, and let's not forget Shining Creek
which is a stream that you may encounter while here. Lookout Springs Campground is a tremendous local campground, and as expected South Fork Roaring River flows through this neighborhood.
And that's not all you can do here at Eagle Creek Cutoff. Eagle Creek Cutoff is a splendid
place to visit for more than one day, Windell's Snowboard Camp is a splendid place to camp nearby. Do set aside some time for Squaw Meadow since you're here at Eagle Creek Cutoff; get your heart pumping on the brilliant whitewater of Roaring River. A pleasant spree to La Dee Flat is a magnificent way to spend an afternoon, and don't leave Eagle Creek Cutoff without first paying a visit to Brownell Spring.
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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 gues...
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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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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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 8 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 16 miles away |
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville
, 19 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 21 miles away |
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16 miles away
