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| | Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Rimrock Trail in Wasco County, Oregon is an outstanding location for getting out. Here in the brilliant state of Oregon backcountry hiking is a perfect way to spend some time. Oregon has plenty of brilliant backcountry hiking trails; one of them being Rimrock Trail in Wasco County. Rimrock Trail is a very short great outdoors hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail good for the average hiker looking for an exciting adventure. Rimrock Trail is not |
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that long but it's always perfect to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. For the duration of the warm months at Rimrock Trail highs are mostly in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures sink
| | down into the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Rimrock Trail. Rimrock Trail is situated a relatively lengthy journey from Hood River, but backpacking along this wilderness hiking trail is very enjoyable. Each one of the many backcountry hiking trails of Oregon is beautiful in its own way. This is a one trailhead great outdoors hiking trail, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and back out. You should count on this walk taking about 3 hours, but you never know stuff could go | |
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wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. With its 3.4 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type walk. There's not much difference in elevation along Rimrock Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry hiking trail. Lots of precipitation
falls at Rimrock Trail; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow; July is when it's the driest. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Oregon. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality
time in the outdoors. Rimrock Trail has a total elevation difference of 274 feet, and that is lower than average. This is one of a very small number of hiking and backpacking trails in this region.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't forget to take a fine little tour
to Camas Creek; Rimrock Trail is a place with many visitors from Hood River. Why not camp at Dam Campground if you're here at Rimrock Trail; it's a glorious idea to check out Deep Creek.
Charity Spring is an inspiring site to check out during your stay. Yep, outdoors fun stuff
truly is plentiful here in the Central Cascade Range. If you came for an overnight stay Nottingham Campground is a nice spot to camp, and there's whitewater on White River for all you adrenaline junkies.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.1576, Longitude -121.5591
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 274 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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17 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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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
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27 miles away
The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rimrock Trail, Central Cascade Range, Wasco County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rimrock Trail. |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 17 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 27 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 31 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 31 miles away |
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