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| | Backpacking here in Oregon is so much fun. You'll need to go far from Hood River to get to Elk Meadows Trail, but it is a nice shelter from the city. Each backpacking and hiking trail in Oregon has its own unique loveliness. Some parts of Elk Meadows Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Elk Meadows Trail is a two ended wilderness trail with two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange |
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for a ride back. The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 2,889 feet which is a higher than average number. This is an area covered with lots of hiking trails. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. High temperatures at
| | Elk Meadows Trail during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Elk Meadows Trail are in the 30's. We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a nice place to go. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. With its 17.2 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. Elk Meadows Trail is quite | |
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long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Lots of rain falls at Elk Meadows Trail; the month with most of the rain is December, and July is the month with the
least moisture. There are many magnificent backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon, and Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County is one of them. This backcountry hiking trail is a backcountry hiking trail of tremendous length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes
this hiking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This trek should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some trekking.
Briefly about the general area:
Take
a little visit to North Fork Cold Spring Creek if you're here at Elk Meadows Trail; camping at Nottingham Campground is always a perfect experience. You'll meet a lot of people from Hood River here.
A pleasant tour to Elk Meadows is a splendid way to spend an afternoon, and
get your heart pumping on the delightful whitewater of Hood River - East Fork. A tour to Elk Meadows Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Tamanawas Falls, and taking a little journey to close by Buzzard Point is a perfect idea. You simply ought to go for the Central
Cascade Range. There's whitewater on White River for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and Horsethief Meadows is a magnificent place to stretch your legs a bit.
These mountains rock, just check out all the exciting things to do in the Central Cascade Range. The beauty of mother
nature reveals herself at Hannum Spring, and a magnificent location to camp here at Elk Meadows Trail is Dufur Valley Farms. Any time is a delightful time at Elk Meadows Trail if you go for the outdoors. You might want to pay a visit to Sand Canyon since you're here at Elk Meadows Trail, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try South Fork Cold Spring Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4176, Longitude -121.5703
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.3222, Longitude -121.6347
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2889 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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12 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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User input for Elk Meadows Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon:
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 Meadows Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Elk Meadows Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Meadows Trail. |
| | Trails Near Elk Meadows Trail:
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Lamberson Butte Spur Trail, Hood River County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1777 feet elevation difference |
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Gnarl Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1519 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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Dog River Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1302 feet elevation difference |
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Zigzag Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference |
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Umbrella Falls Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Lake Way Trail, Hood River County
County
, 6 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Meadows Trail:
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Hood River, Hood River County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina) |
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| | Hotels Near Elk Meadows Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 12 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
, 18 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
, 25 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 25 miles away |
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25 miles away
