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| | When you're here in Oregon trekking along one of its wilderness hiking trails is the perfect thing to do. Skyline Alternate Trail is not very next to Hood River at all, but it's one of those places where backpacking is delightful. Backpacking here in Oregon is a must. High temperatures at Skyline Alternate Trail throughout the summer months are in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Skyline Alternate Trail. This backcountry |
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hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Skyline Alternate Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is July. The length of this
| | great outdoors hiking trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors hiking trail magnificent for the average trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors hiking trails in this region. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Skyline Alternate Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. And keep in mind that there | |
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could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring
a stove or make a camp fire. There's not much difference in elevation along Skyline Alternate Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry trail. Every single Oregon wilderness hiking trail is picturesque in its own way. Skyline Alternate Trail
has a total elevation difference of 243 feet, and that is lower than average. Hitting the wilderness hiking trails is always an exciting thing to do, and Skyline Alternate Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is a wonderful place for getting out. Oregon has plenty of perfect wilderness
hiking trails; Skyline Alternate Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. Skyline Alternate Trail is 4.8 miles long it's an average length backcountry trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came to camp Kinzel Lake Campground is a splendid location to do that,
and Meditation Point is not far at all. There's always Timothy Lake Dam to stop by near Skyline Alternate Trail, and a tour to Skyline Alternate Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Aquarius Spring.
Don't forget to take a good little visit to Dinger Creek, and
camping at Lemiti Campground is always a glorious experience. That right there is heaps of cool things already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. Timothy Meadows is a wonderful place here at Skyline Alternate Trail; why not visit close by Anvil Creek since you're here at Skyline Alternate Trail. Having a glorious time at Skyline Alternate Trail is easy.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.1075, Longitude -121.7919
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.0766, Longitude -121.7836
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 243 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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11 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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17 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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User input for Skyline Alternate Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Skyline Alternate Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Skyline Alternate Trail. |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 11 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 17 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 29 miles away |
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville
, 29 miles away |
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