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| | Backcountry trekking in Oregon is such a brilliant thing to do. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Eagle Creek Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a nice place for getting out. Hiking here in Oregon never gets boring. Every single Oregon backcountry hiking trail has its own character. Eagle Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Being 25.4 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. |
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Eagle Creek Trail is a very long wilderness trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this wilderness trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The high level of rainfall makes Eagle Creek Trail a quite wet place; of all the months in a
| | year December is the one with the most rain while July is mostly the driest month. A lengthy trip parts Hood River from Eagle Creek Trail, but when you backcountry hike it you're always having a nice time. Now, this is roughly a 4-day trek, so it's a great thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Eagle Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,778 feet which is higher than average. Oregon has plenty of wonderful backcountry hiking trails, and among these are | |
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Eagle Creek Trail in Hood River County. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Eagle Creek Trail reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it
dips down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Eagle Creek Trail. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. Backcountry
trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is a brilliant way to explore these highlands. This is a vicinity covered with lots of wilderness trails. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general
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At this river you will always have a good time. Hood River - Lake Branch has a good whitewater paddling spot close by. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Eagle Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Cascade Locks Koa Kampground. You clearly have to adore
the Central Cascade Range. There's so much to do here at Eagle Creek Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Cascade Locks/Portland KOA is a splendid location for that, and why not a little side trip to East Fork Eagle Creek.
Opal Creek is a pretty stream that is worth
going to; you ought to definitely dedicate some time to Greenleaf Basin while you're here at Eagle Creek Trail. A journey to Eagle Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Tunnel Falls, and in the event that you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always
go whitewater paddling on Wind River. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors cool stuff the area next to Eagle Creek Trail has to offer. People from Hood River love to come to Eagle Creek Trail, and nearby you find Government Cove.
Man, is there loads of fun stuff to
do in the Central Cascade Range. Smokey Spring is an inspiring place to stop at during your stay, and Gold Dust Rock is another pleasant place to explore nearby. This river has so much to offer. A brilliant place like Benson Plateau here at Eagle Creek Trail is too wonderful to miss.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.6366, Longitude -121.9194
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.5781, Longitude -121.7921
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 25.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 25.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 3778 feet
Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
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4 miles away
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge at this Cascade Locks hotel. The Best Western Columbia River Inn is located only 35 miles from Portland, Oregon with easy access to area attr...
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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 Eagle Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Eagle Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Eagle Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Eagle Creek Trail:
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Eagle Tanner Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 2700 feet elevation difference |
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Herman Creek Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference |
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Tanner Butte Trail, Multnomah County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 3349 feet elevation difference |
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Tanner Cutoff Trail, Multnomah County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 3045 feet elevation difference |
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Table Mountain Trail, Multnomah County
County
, 6 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 1356 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Lake Butte Trail, Hood River County
County
, 6 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1447 feet elevation difference |
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Wyeth Trail, Hood River County
County
, 8 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4054 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Eagle Creek Trail:
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Wind River, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Panther Creek, Skamania County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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| | Hotels Near Eagle Creek Trail:
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Cascade Motel, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Econo Inn, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Bridge of The Gods Motel & Rv, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Stevenson, Stevenson
, 5 miles away |
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