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| | There are wilderness trails all over Oregon; among these are Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County. Relatively far from Hood River you encounter Elk Meadows Trail, but it's one of those places where trekking is good. Trekking here in Oregon never gets boring. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day walk, so it's a wonderful thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This is a long backpacking |
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and hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Elk Meadows Trail is a pretty wet spot commonly with much rainfall; throughout the month of December you get the most rain around here; the driest month is July. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding
| | vicinity. The beautiful wilderness trails of the Central Cascade Range are a brilliant way to explore these highlands. Being 17.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Some parts of Elk Meadows Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Oregon has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Elk Meadows Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a brilliant pick. Please follow all local | |
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rules about fires and camping. Every single Oregon wilderness trail has its own character. Throughout the summer months, highs commonly are in the 70's at Elk Meadows Trail, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are commonly in the
40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Elk Meadows Trail. The total elevation difference for Elk Meadows Trail is 2,889 feet, and that is higher than average. Elk Meadows Trail is a very long wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes
this backcountry hiking trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly
about the general area:
So many exciting things to do in the Central Cascade Range, not sufficient time. There's some flowing water close by, North Fork Cold Spring Creek is a stream you can stop at while you're here; there's whitewater on White River for all you adrenaline
kick people. This spot, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors fun things. Hannum Spring is a great local attraction, and Horsethief Meadows is a fine spot.
Just can't get enough of Elk Meadows Trail. South Fork Cold Spring Creek is next to Elk Meadows Trail and is
always a joy to visit, and you can run the rapids of Hood River - East Fork. This is a great river. It's always delightful to have a look at Tamanawas Falls, and the good folks of Hood River like to hang out nearby. This river is so wonderful. Nottingham Campground is a glorious
campground here.
Elk Meadows is a brilliant site to check out; close by you discover perfect spots like Sand Canyon. A journey to close by Buzzard Point is very relaxing, and Elk Meadows Trail is a glorious site to camp, Dufur Valley Farms is a glorious site.
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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
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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12 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 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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Inn at Cooper Spur, Mount Hood Parkdale
, 3 miles away |
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Timberline Lodge, Government Camp
, 8 miles away |
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Timberline Lodge, Government Camp
, 11 miles away |
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Huckleberry Inn, Government Camp
, 11 miles away |
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Thunderhead Lodge, Government Camp
, 12 miles away |
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