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| | Pleasant trails in Oregon are in abundance; Janus Butte Trail is one of them, and it's in Marion County. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry trekking, it is always an amusing thing to do. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some backcountry trekking. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Janus Butte Trail is not very near Hood River at all, but it is an exciting spot to hike. This trail is a mid length trail |
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with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced trekkers looking for a fine challenge. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so
| | be prepared for that. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. The total elevation difference for Janus Butte Trail is 2,376 feet which is about average. A large amount of rain falls at Janus Butte Trail; during the month of December you get the most rain around here while July is ordinarily the driest month. Janus Butte Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. All through the warmest time of the year here at Janus Butte Trail, | |
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high temperatures generally get into the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's; overnight lows in the 30's for Janus Butte Trail. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that
means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Backcountry backpacking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really perfect way to spend quality time in the outdoors. Janus Butte Trail is 8.2 miles long it's a mid length hike. Every Oregon
trail has its own unique prettiness. This is a region covered with lots of hiking and backpacking trails. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, Janus Butte Trail in Marion County, Oregon is just what you need.
Briefly about the general area:
Be careful coming
to the Central Cascade Range, you might not ever wanna return back home again. Maryanne Spring is a great local attraction; B and B Rentals is a great local campground.
Places like Round Meadow are good to visit, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Elk Lake Creek.
Getting to Pine Cone Creek from Janus Butte Trail is easy, and Graham Pass is a great place to stop at. Yeah, come up here to the Central Cascade Range for a great time. Why not camp at Skookum Lake Campground while you're here at Janus Butte Trail, and Breitenbush River has a
great whitewater paddling spot close by.
What a location this is for outdoors folks. Fawn Meadow is a brilliant spot, and in case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Collawash River.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.8571, Longitude -121.9868
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2376 feet
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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23 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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23 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 Janus Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion 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 Janus Butte Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Janus Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Janus Butte Trail. |
| | Trails Near Janus Butte Trail:
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East Fork Way, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 913 feet elevation difference |
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Humbug Ridge Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1523 feet elevation difference |
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Scorpion Mountain Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 176 feet elevation difference |
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Fox Creek Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1917 feet elevation difference |
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Scorpion Ridge Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2625 feet elevation difference |
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Round Lake Trail, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1470 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Lake Trail, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 1845 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Janus Butte Trail:
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Janus Butte Trail:
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 23 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 23 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 32 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 35 miles away |
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32 miles away
