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| | Hiking trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and one of those is Elk Grove Trail in Hood River County. Elk Grove Trail is to be found a pretty lengthy trip from Hood River, but backpacking it is magnificent merriment any time. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and if you happen to be in Hood River County of Oregon, Elk Grove Trail is a magnificent local great outdoors trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Elk Grove Trail goes through some very different elevations, |
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so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Summertime highs at Elk Grove Trail mostly tend to be in the 70's, and the nighttime is rather cooler of course, usually in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and
| | nighttime lows in the 30's for Elk Grove Trail. This wilderness hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backpacking it in and back out. Now this backpacking and hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Every backcountry hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. The length of Elk Grove Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in brilliant shape. While visiting this neighborhood in Oregon it's a wonderful | |
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idea to go hiking too. Being 12.2 miles long; it's a long backcountry hiking trail. Here in the magnificent state of Oregon backcountry trekking is a fine way to spend some time. Elk Grove Trail is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; during December this area sees the
most rain; July is when it's the driest. This trek should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. The total elevation difference for Elk Grove Trail is 2,030 feet which is about average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety
restrictions in location. Backcountry trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a wonderful way to explore these highlands. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget
to check for any current fire restrictions before you go.
Briefly about the general area: Elk Grove Trail is a glorious place to visit for more than one day, Reservoir Campground is a glorious place to camp nearby, and as expected Compass Creek flows through this neighborhood.
There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. Float down the rapids of Hood River - West Fork in a kayak; Elk Cove is a fine site here at Elk Grove Trail. Get drenched paddling on Hood River - Lake Branch, and do put some time aside to spend at Wallalute
Falls since you're here at Elk Grove Trail. Don’t forget to stop by Wy'east Basin if you're here at Elk Grove Trail; there's some flowing water close by, Pinnacle Creek is a stream you can visit while you're here. So many fun things to do in the Central Cascade Range, not sufficient
time. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Elk Grove Trail has to offer, you can camp at Dufur Valley Farms; during your tour here you'll meet some folks from Hood River for sure. So much cool stuff to do at Elk Grove Trail, so little time. Elk Bed Springs is always fun to check out, and Leuthold Couloir is another perfect site to explore close by.
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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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| 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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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 19 miles away |
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