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| | The Herman Creek Trail was constructed for foot access to the old site of a wartime lookout built to spot ballon bomb sent over by Japan. There were three cabins just past the cliff road and the end of the Herman Creek cut-off trail which statrted at seven and a half mile camp in what was once Cedder Swamp just below Mud Lake. Says Chet Irving
Outdoors folks generally like this part of Oregon. Great outdoors trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and one of those is Herman Creek Trail in Hood River County. Here in the |
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good state of Oregon hiking is something that is always fun to do. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The length of Herman Creek Trail is on
| | the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an outstanding trail for experienced backcountry walkers in great shape. For the period of the summertime at Herman Creek Trail highs are usually in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Herman Creek Trail. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp | |
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fire. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry walk, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. This is just one of a large number of trails in this region. Every hiking trail in Oregon is
pretty in its own way. The pretty great outdoors trails of the Central Cascade Range are a tremendous way to explore these mountains. Herman Creek Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. The
total elevation difference for Herman Creek Trail is 3,514 feet which is higher than average. Herman Creek Trail is a wilderness trail relatively far from Hood River, but it sure is a a splendid wilderness trail. This is a long backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last
the whole trip. With its 14.8 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many trails. Hey, time for a walk don’t you think? Herman Creek Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is such a splendid site. Different parts of Herman Creek Trail are at very different elevations, so keep
in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
Wind Mountain Resort is a delightful local campground, and a trip to Herman Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Smokey Spring. Man, is there
loads of cool things to do in the Central Cascade Range. There's whitewater on Hood River - Lake Branch for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and do set aside some time for Benson Plateau since you're here at Herman Creek Trail. So many fun things to do here in the Central Cascade
Range, too perfect to be true. If you're here at Herman Creek Trail, do take a visit to Anderson Point; close by you locate Gold Dust Rock which is a good spot to pop by.
Be careful coming to Herman Creek Trail, you might not ever want to go back home again. During your journey
to Herman Creek Trail you'll meet some folks from Hood River for sure, and as expected Mullinix Creek flows through this neighborhood. There's some flowing water close by, Whisky Creek is a stream you can explore during your stay, and Herman Creek Trail is a delightful location
to visit for more than one day, Cascade Locks KOA Kampground is a delightful location to camp nearby.
Saint Martins Hot Springs is an inspiring site to check out during your stay, and you can run the rapids of Wind River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.6768, Longitude -121.8256
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.6135, Longitude -121.7695
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3514 feet
Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
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6 miles away
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
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7 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 Herman Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Trails Near Herman Creek Trail:
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Wyeth Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4054 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 23, County
County
, 4 miles away, 122.4 hiking miles, 6078 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Creek Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.7 hiking miles, 3778 feet elevation difference |
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Brush Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 462 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Lake Butte Trail, Hood River County
County
, 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1447 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Tanner Trail, Hood River County
County
, 8 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 2700 feet elevation difference |
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Table Mountain Trail, Multnomah County
County
, 8 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 1356 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Herman Creek Trail:
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Wind River, Skamania County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) |
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Panther Creek, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Little White Salmon River, Skamania County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River) |
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| | Hotels Near Herman Creek Trail:
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
, 6 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 7 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 7 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 18 miles away |
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