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| | Trekking here in Oregon is a must. Each backcountry trail in Oregon has its own unique loveliness. South Fork Mountain Trail is to be found a pretty long drive from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, but it is an enjoyable place to backcountry walk. Some parts of South Fork Mountain Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This hiking and backpacking trail is not that long but it's always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what |
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could happen. Going for a backcountry hike here in Oregon never gets boring. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and South Fork Mountain Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is just the place. This is one of many backpacking trails in the surrounding vicinity.
| | This backpacking and hiking trail is a mid length backpacking and hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail great for the average walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. South Fork Mountain Trail is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. South Fork Mountain Trail is a one trailhead great outdoors trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. Backpacking trails like this | |
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one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. There are many tremendous backcountry trails in Oregon, and one of these is South Fork Mountain Trail in Clackamas County. Being 5.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. Throughout the
months of summer at South Fork Mountain Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's with temperatures at South Fork Mountain Trail dipping down into the 30's throughout
winter nights. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 2,378
feet which is an average number.
Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Lost Creek Meadow is right here at South Fork Mountain Trail; if you came for an overnight stay B and B Rentals is a wonderful location
to camp. A quick visit to Skin Creek next to South Fork Mountain Trail is a wonderful idea, and Pegleg Falls is always fun to check out.
Stroupe Creek flows through this region; Bagby Hot Springs is a good local attraction. And that's not all you can do here at South Fork Mountain
Trail. A fine location for whitewater paddling close to South Fork Mountain Trail is Clackamas River. Get your heart pumping on the great whitewater of Collawash River; why not camp at Skookum Lake Campground if you're here at South Fork Mountain Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9543, Longitude -122.1804
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Total elevation difference: 2378 feet
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
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22 miles away
This Sandy, Oregon hotel is an interior corridor hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Oregon Zoo at Washington Park. Enjoy beautiful mountain view...
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Whispering Woods, Welches
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24 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 Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to South Fork Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near South Fork Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Mountain Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Fork Mountain Trail:
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East Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 479 feet elevation difference |
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Molalla Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1285 feet elevation difference |
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Nohorn Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 472 feet elevation difference |
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Whetstone Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1456 feet elevation difference |
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Thunder Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 3377 feet elevation difference |
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Baty Silver King Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 335 feet elevation difference |
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High Camp Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 5 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 278 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Fork Mountain Trail:
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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
, 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) |
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Clackamas River - South Fork, Clackamas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 0 miles long (South Fork Clackamas Falls) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Mountain Trail:
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 22 miles away |
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Whispering Woods, Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Gresham, Gresham
, 30 miles away |
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Best Western Pony Soldier-Gresham, Gresham
, 31 miles away |
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