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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the fresh air. There are great outdoors hiking trails all over Oregon, and one of those is Elk Lake Trail in Marion County. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backpacking, it is so much fun. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This great outdoors trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail good for hard core backpackers |
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looking for adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 1,845 feet which is an average number. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 2.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear
| | packed. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This is an area covered with lots of great outdoors trails. Summertime highs at Elk Lake Trail frequently tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Elk Lake Trail are in the 30's. Elk Lake Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain while July is the month with the least | |
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amount of precipitation. With its 17 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer trek. Elk Lake Trail is a two ended hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The stunning great
outdoors trails of the Central Cascade Range are an excellent way to explore these summits. There are numerous great outdoors hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own unique splendor. A lengthy journey divides Hood River from Elk Lake Trail, but you always have a tremendous
time when you're backcountry hiking along it. Different parts of Elk Lake Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Gotta get out of the town man, and Elk Lake Trail in Marion County,
Oregon is just what you need.
Briefly about the general area:
Pansy Basin is a splendid location here at Elk Lake Trail; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Terrace Spring. There are some perfect whitewater spots on Breitenbush River; a great place like Toma
Meadow here at Elk Lake Trail is too great to miss.
So many cool things to do at Elk Lake Trail, so little time. B and B Rentals is a splendid local campground, and why not a little side trip to Mother Lode Creek. This place, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors
fun stuff. A nice place in the vicinity of Elk Lake Trail is Beachie Saddle, and don't leave Elk Lake Trail without first paying a visit to Pegleg Falls. If you come at the right time of year, Collawash River offers some great whitewater; swing by Battle Creek it's a good spot
to pop by.
So much entertaining stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range, not sufficient time. Elk Lake Trail is a great location to visit for more than one day, Skookum Lake Campground is a great location to camp nearby.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8986, Longitude -122.0059
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.8264, Longitude -122.1169
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 1845 feet
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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24 miles away
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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24 miles away
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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 Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Elk Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Elk Lake Trail:
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Welcome Lakes Trail, Marion County
County
, 1 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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Humbug Ridge Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1523 feet elevation difference |
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Mother Lode Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 10.7 hiking miles, 3313 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Lakes Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 888 feet elevation difference |
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Janus Butte Trail, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 2376 feet elevation difference |
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Fox Creek Trail, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1917 feet elevation difference |
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Bull of the Woods Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2348 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Lake Trail:
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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| | Hotels Near Elk Lake Trail:
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 30 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 30 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 37 miles away |
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30 miles away
