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| | Every backcountry hiking trail in Oregon is well worth a backcountry trek. Oregon has lots of outdoors pursuits. Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is the pleasant thing to do. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors trails in this vicinity. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry trek, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Elk Grove Trail. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while Elk Grove Trail night low temperatures through the |
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winter are in the 30's. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. All the water falling down from the sky makes Elk Grove Trail a wet spot; of all the months in a year December
| | is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Being 12.2 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. There are so many pleasant backcountry hiking trails for backpacking in Oregon, and Elk Grove Trail in Hood River County is one of them. This is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time | |
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to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Elk Grove Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is such a glorious place. Elk Grove Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backpacking trail has
a total elevation difference of 2,030 feet, and that is about average. Elk Grove Trail is not very in close proximity to Hood River at all, but it's one of those places where backcountry trekking is fine. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are
a really tremendous way to spend quality time in the outdoors. This hiking and backpacking trail is a hiking and backpacking trail of tremendous length having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous great outdoors trail for experienced backcountry hikers in
good shape.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of Elk Grove Trail. Everybody loves Elk Cove, and camping is available at Reservoir Campground. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Central Cascade Range. Paddling
on Hood River - Lake Branch is so much fun, and folks from Hood River love to come here.
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Central Cascade Range. A tour to Elk Grove Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Wallalute
Falls; since you're here why not stop at Leuthold Couloir. Wy'east Basin is right here at Elk Grove Trail, and hey, Pinnacle Creek is a good local stream. Some of the water close by flows, like Compass Creek, and Elk Bed Springs is an inspiring place to stop by while you're here.
Soar down the rapids of Hood River - West Fork in a kayak, and if you came for an overnight stay Dufur Valley Farms is a good spot to camp.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.4015, Longitude -121.6548
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 12.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2030 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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8 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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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
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17 miles away
The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...
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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 Elk Grove Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Elk Grove Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Grove Trail. |
| | Trails Near Elk Grove Trail:
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Pinnacle Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2515 feet elevation difference |
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Vista Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1540 feet elevation difference |
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Tilly Jane Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference |
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Timberline Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 20.8 hiking miles, 3731 feet elevation difference |
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Umbrella Falls Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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Lamberson Butte Spur Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1777 feet elevation difference |
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Gnarl Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1519 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Grove Trail:
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Elk Grove Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 19 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 20 miles away |
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