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| | If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is a glorious way to spend some time. There are many nice wilderness hiking trails in Oregon, and among these are Scorpion Ridge Trail in Marion County. Every Oregon wilderness hiking trail is worth hiking. This is just one of a large number of trails in this region. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Scorpion Ridge Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking |
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it in and back out. The high level of rain makes Scorpion Ridge Trail a pretty wet place; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,625 feet which
| | is a higher than average number. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. Scorpion Ridge Trail is a great outdoors trail quite far from Hood River, but backcountry backpacking it is always enjoyable. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Summertime highs at Scorpion Ridge Trail commonly tend to be in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Scorpion Ridge Trail are | |
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in the 30's. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Scorpion Ridge Trail in Marion County, Oregon
is a fine choice. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. With so many outdoors activities available in Oregon you'll never get bored. This backpacking and hiking trail is a normal length backpacking and hiking trail having an average
number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a splendid challenge. Scorpion Ridge Trail is 7.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. Some parts of Scorpion Ridge Trail are much higher up than other parts of the
great outdoors trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight stay B and B Rentals is a splendid place to camp, and as expected
Minnie Boohoo Creek flows through this neighborhood. A quick spree to Leone Creek near Scorpion Ridge Trail is a wonderful idea, and paddling on Breitenbush River is so much fun.
These mountains rock, just check out all the amusing stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Why not camp at Detroit Lake State Park if you're here at Scorpion Ridge Trail, and get soaked paddling on Collawash River.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.7827, Longitude -122.0263
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out 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
Total elevation difference: 2625 feet
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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26 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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26 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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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 Scorpion Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Scorpion Ridge Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Scorpion Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Scorpion Ridge Trail:
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Fox Creek Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1917 feet elevation difference |
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Scorpion Mountain Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 176 feet elevation difference |
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Thomas Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 489 feet elevation difference |
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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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Janus Butte Trail, Marion County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 2376 feet elevation difference |
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Rapidan Trail, Marion County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1359 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Scorpion Ridge Trail:
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 5 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 III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 10 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
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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| | Hotels Near Scorpion Ridge Trail:
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 26 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 26 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 30 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 32 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 35 miles away |
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