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| | Every trail in Oregon is well worth a hike. Gotta get out of the urban center man, and Lookout Mountain Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is a magnificent selection. Lookout Mountain Trail is not very close to Hood River at all, but what a magnificent spot for backpacking it is. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this vicinity. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the wilderness. Lookout Mountain Trail is a normal length backpacking and hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking |
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trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. You should count on this hike taking about 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The backcountry trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the
| | whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Backpacking here in Oregon is the perfect thing to do. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Oregon has plenty of perfect trails, and among these are Lookout Mountain Trail in Hood River County. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Lookout Mountain Trail with overnight lows in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while Lookout Mountain Trail overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 30's. | |
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Lookout Mountain Trail frequently gets a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions
with local forest authorities before you head out. Lookout Mountain Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty
of supplies. With its 7.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length backcountry trail. Hiking and backpacking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Lookout Mountain Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,206
feet which is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
If you desire a little side tour, try Gumjuwac Saddle, and Lookout Mountain Trail is not far at all from Hood River. All the outdoors fun stuff close to Lookout Mountain Trail will keep you coming back over
and over. A spree to Senecal Spring will fill your soul with fine feelings; some of the water close by flows, like Tolo Creek.
That right there is plenty of fun stuff already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. Lookout Mountain Trail is a tremendous place
to visit for more than one day, Nottingham Campground is a tremendous place to camp nearby; hey, Gumjuwac Creek is a pleasant local stream. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Lookout Mountain Trail has to offer, you can camp at Clinger Campground, and in the event
that you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on White River.
You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Central Cascade Range. Don't forget to take a look at Flag Point while you're here
at Lookout Mountain Trail, and High Prairie is a beautiful site any time of year. Put some time aside to spend at Dog River Springs if you're here at Lookout Mountain Trail, and Eightmile Meadow is a nice location to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.3411, Longitude -121.537
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.3241, Longitude -121.4761
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1206 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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18 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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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
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18 miles away
This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe...
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User input for Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lookout Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Lookout Mountain Trail:
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Pine Creek Trail, Hood River County
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1375 feet elevation difference |
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Badger Creek Trail, Wasco County
County
, 3 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2674 feet elevation difference |
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Threemile Trail, Wasco County
County
, 3 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 2546 feet elevation difference |
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Rocky Butte Way Trail, Wasco County
County
, 4 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1134 feet elevation difference |
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Bottle Prairie Trail, Wasco County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1332 feet elevation difference |
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Gordon Butte Trail, Wasco County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
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Zigzag Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Lookout Mountain Trail:
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Keeps Mill to Victor Road Bridge) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Lookout Mountain Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 18 miles away |
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Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles
, 25 miles away |
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The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles
, 25 miles away |
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