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| | In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Pleasant backcountry hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Eagle Creek Trail in Hood River County is one of them. When you're here in Oregon backcountry trekking along one of its backcountry hiking trails never gets boring. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Being 25.4 miles long; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. There are so many hiking and backpacking trails in |
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this area. This backpacking and hiking trail is a backpacking and hiking trail of brilliant length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Of course, this is an overnight
| | trek, 4 days normally, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Eagle Creek Trail is not very right next door to Hood River at all, but it is one of many great backcountry hiking trails in this region. The total elevation difference for Eagle Creek Trail is 3,778 feet which is a higher than average number. Backcountry backpacking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very brilliant way to see these peaks. Eagle Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions | |
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on different parts of the hiking and backpacking trail. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Summertime highs at Eagle Creek Trail usually tend to be in the 70's, and the nighttime is a tad chillier of course, mostly
in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Eagle Creek Trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Eagle Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of
trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The high level of precipitation makes Eagle Creek Trail a reasonably wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Every single Oregon backcountry
hiking trail has its own unique loveliness. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Eagle Creek Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a really great location to spend some time.
Briefly about the general area:
A spree to Benson Plateau rejuvenates the soul;
a short tour to Smokey Spring is always worthwhile. Why not camp at Cascade Locks Koa Kampground since you're here at Eagle Creek Trail.
East Fork Eagle Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth visiting, and a brilliant place to take a look at nearby is Gold Dust Rock. So
many amusing things in the Central Cascade Range, just extraordinary. If you came for an overnight stay Fishery is a good site to camp, and Tunnel Falls is always fun to check out. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. Why not stop at close by Opal Creek
if you're here at Eagle Creek Trail, and in case you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Hood River - Lake Branch.
And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Government Cove is in the neighborhood and always
splendid to visit; Greenleaf Basin is right here at Eagle Creek Trail. A good place for whitewater paddling near Eagle Creek Trail is Wind River, and Eagle Creek Trail is not far at all from Hood River.
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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
Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
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4 miles away
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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 a fully non-smoking property located only 45 miles from Portland, Oregon ...
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User input for Eagle Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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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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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 4 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
, 5 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 5 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 15 miles away |
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5 miles away
