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| | Great outdoors trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of them being Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County. There are plenty of backcountry hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them is delightful in its own way. Backcountry trekking in Oregon is always an enjoyable thing to do. Elk Meadows Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,889 feet which is higher than average. The length of this wilderness trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good wilderness trail |
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for experienced hikers in tremendous shape. During the months of summer highs here at Elk Meadows Trail reach the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here
| | at Elk Meadows Trail. There are so many wilderness trails in this area. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Elk Meadows Trail is a wet site that gets a good deal of rainfall; throughout the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July on the other hand is the driest. Trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very brilliant way to see these mountaintops. Elk Meadows Trail is a long trip away from Hood River, but trekking is such a cool thing to do, and this is a nice place to do that. Now | |
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this hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Being 17.2 miles long; it's a long backcountry trail. This hiking
trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Put on your trekking shoes, and hit the backpacking trail, Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a really tremendous place to spend some time. Some parts of Elk
Meadows Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail, and that means that some parts of the backcountry trail could be very different from other parts of it. This walk should take you about 2.5 days, so it's a great thing if your backpack is big enough to
do the job. This part of Oregon is always a delight to check out during hiking season.
Briefly about the general area:
It's always great to take a look at Tamanawas Falls, and Buzzard Point is very near and is a glorious site to go to. Why not explore nearby South Fork
Cold Spring Creek since you're here at Elk Meadows Trail. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Elk Meadows Trail has to offer, you can camp at Dufur Valley Farms.
During your journey to Elk Meadows Trail you'll meet some people from Hood River for sure. Yep, outdoors
cool stuff truly is bountiful here in the Central Cascade Range. North Fork Cold Spring Creek is a delightful stream that is worth checking out, and do put some time aside to spend at Hannum Spring while you're here at Elk Meadows Trail. Get your heart pumping on the splendid whitewater
of Hood River - East Fork, and Sand Canyon is a pleasant site to have a look at.
This site rocks, just check out all the fun stuff to do close to Elk Meadows Trail. Do set aside some time for Horsethief Meadows while you're here at Elk Meadows Trail, and there's whitewater
on White River for all you adrenaline kick people. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. Don’t forget to check out Elk Meadows if you're here at Elk Meadows Trail, and you can stay the night at Nottingham Campground.
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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
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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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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 25 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 25 miles away |
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