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| | There are numerous great outdoors trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a walk. Finally, backcountry backpacking time is here again, and if you happen to be in Clackamas County of Oregon, Sandy River Trail is a brilliant local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. It's a lengthy drive from Hood River to Sandy River Trail, but hiking trails like these are perfect. There are so many backcountry hiking trails in this vicinity. This hiking and backpacking trail is a mid length hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance |
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which makes this backcountry hiking trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. There are great
| | outdoors trails all over Oregon, and one of these is Sandy River Trail in Clackamas County. Sometimes this hiking 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 fire. Throughout the long summer days at Sandy River Trail highs are usually in the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Sandy River Trail. Trekking here in Oregon is a must. Here in Oregon trekking is always an amusing thing to do. | |
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The time needed for this hike is roughly 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Different parts of Sandy River Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The scenic
hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in nature. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,270 feet which is about average.
Lots of rain falls at Sandy River Trail; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Sandy River Trail is 7 miles long it's an average length trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at Twin Bridges Campground;
why not take a look at nearby Muddy Fork since you're here at Sandy River Trail. So many exciting things to do in the Central Cascade Range, not sufficient time. Sandy River Trail is a great location to visit for more than one day, Barlow Campground is a great location to camp
nearby, and if you don't mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Sandy River.
Don't forget to take a good little visit to Rushing Water Creek, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Ramona Falls. You might want to pay a visit to Lolo Pass while
you're here at Sandy River Trail, and a pleasant journey to Old Maid Flat is a splendid way to spend an afternoon. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things at Sandy River Trail. Hood River - Lake Branch has a splendid whitewater paddling spot close by, and Sandy River Trail is not far at all from Hood River.
There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3912, Longitude -121.8072
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 2270 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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4 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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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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13 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sandy River Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sandy River Trail:
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Portage Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 3422 feet elevation difference |
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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Park Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 3481 feet elevation difference |
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Burnt Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2553 feet elevation difference |
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Hidden Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3014 feet elevation difference |
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Pioneer Bridle Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1256 feet elevation difference |
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Mirror Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 676 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sandy River Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Sandy River Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 4 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 13 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 16 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 17 miles away |
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