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| | Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over Oregon, and Hambone Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. Each backpacking and hiking trail in Oregon has its own unique beauty. This hiking and backpacking trail has 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. When was the last time you got out in the fresh air a bit? Hambone Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is a great site for getting out. And keep in mind that |
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there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. All through the long summer days here at Hambone Trail, high temperatures generally get into the 70's. Summer overnight lows descend down to
| | the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 40's while Hambone Trail overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The wilderness trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in nature. Hambone Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,286 feet, and that is about average. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 2 days normally, so it's a fine thing if your backpack | |
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is big enough to do the job. Hambone Trail is situated a quite long trip from Hood River, but trekking along this backcountry hiking trail is very amusing. Here in the perfect state of Oregon hiking is a great way to spend some time. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make
sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. There's not much difference in elevation along Hambone Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. With its 14.4 miles of walking distance;
it's a long backcountry trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Hambone Trail a wet place; December is when you get the most rain here; July meanwhile is the driest month. This wilderness trail is a wilderness trail of wonderful length having an average number of uphill
miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Hambone Trail without first paying a visit to Frustration Falls, and you have to undeniably dedicate some time to
Wind Creek Basin while you're here at Hambone Trail. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Central Cascade Range. Hambone Springs Campground is a great campground nearby; since you're here why not have a look at Devil Canyon.
Some close by water includes Goat
Creek, and don’t forget to visit Black Wolf Meadows while you're here at Hambone Trail. Copper Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth visiting; you can run the rapids of Zigzag River. Just can't get enough of Hambone Trail. If you came for an overnight stay Bighorn
Campground is a good location to camp, and Sandy River is a brilliant whitewater spot nearby.
This spot, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors cool things. It's always good to stop at Final Falls.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.2782, Longitude -121.9392
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2164, Longitude -121.8554
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1286 feet
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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6 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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6 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues...
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User input for Hambone Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hambone Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hambone Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hambone Trail:
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Cool Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 3377 feet elevation difference |
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Flag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 924 feet elevation difference |
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Still Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference |
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West Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 3016 feet elevation difference |
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Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2174 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Canyon Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference |
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Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hambone Trail:
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) |
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Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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| | Hotels Near Hambone Trail:
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 6 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 6 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 10 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 20 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 20 miles away |
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