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| | Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, Scorpion Ridge Trail in Marion County, Oregon is just what you need. Here in the tremendous state of Oregon trekking is a glorious way to spend some time. Every Oregon hiking trail is well worth a trek. Oregon is a good site for outdoors people. This is a one trailhead great outdoors trail, so you're looking at an in and out walk. The high level of precipitation makes Scorpion Ridge Trail a pretty wet place; December is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Different parts of |
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Scorpion Ridge Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. Great outdoors trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of those is Scorpion Ridge Trail in
| | Marion County. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. You should count on this trek taking about 6.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. These backcountry trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Throughout the summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Scorpion Ridge Trail, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Scorpion Ridge Trail. | |
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Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Scorpion Ridge Trail is a normal length backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this
a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a good challenge. The total elevation difference for Scorpion Ridge Trail is 2,625 feet which is higher than average. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current
conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Scorpion Ridge Trail is not very in the vicinity of Hood River at all, but hiking it is always cool. With its 7.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness trail.
Briefly
about the general area:
Float down the rapids of Breitenbush River in a kayak, and some nearby water includes Minnie Boohoo Creek.
B and B Rentals is a nice local campground; if you come at the right time of year, Collawash River offers some great whitewater. So many fun
things to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too great to be true. If you came for an overnight stay Detroit Lake State Park is a great place to camp; Leone Creek is in the neighborhood of Scorpion Ridge Trail and is always a bliss to take a look at.
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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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