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| | Here in the fine state of Oregon trekking is a great way to spend some time. Rather far from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton you bump into South Fork Mountain Trail, but there's magnificent natural splendor waiting here for you along it. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the backpacking trail, South Fork Mountain Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is an excellent site for getting out. The total elevation difference for South Fork Mountain Trail is 2,378 feet which is about average. South Fork Mountain Trail is a mid-length backcountry hiking |
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trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good hiking and backpacking trail for the average person looking for a good adventure. South Fork Mountain Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. There are many fine wilderness
| | trails in Oregon, and South Fork Mountain Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. South Fork Mountain Trail is 5.6 miles long it's a mid length walk. For the period of the months of summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at South Fork Mountain Trail, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at South Fork Mountain Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. South Fork Mountain Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in | |
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case something happens. South Fork Mountain Trail is a wet location that gets lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is December; July is the month with the least moisture. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Don’t forget
to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This hike shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The backcountry hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a very great way to see these mountaintops.
There are numerous wilderness trails in Oregon, and each one is worth trekking. Different parts of South Fork Mountain Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness trail. This
part of Oregon is always a diversion to stop by during trekking season.
Briefly about the general area:
A wonderful place for whitewater paddling in close proximity to South Fork Mountain Trail is Clackamas River, and Skin Creek is one of the streams nearby that might
be worth checking out. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. South Fork Mountain Trail is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, B and B Rentals is a delightful local campground.
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Get your
heart pumping on the fine whitewater of Collawash River, and some close by water includes Stroupe Creek. A delightful spot like Lost Creek Meadow here at South Fork Mountain Trail is too pleasant to miss; Bagby Hot Springs is an inspiring site to take a look at while you're here.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Pegleg Falls. There's so much to do here at South Fork Mountain Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Skookum Lake Campground is a perfect place for that.
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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 a full-service hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Washington Zoo. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and friendly, hospi...
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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24 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 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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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Whispering Woods Resort, Welches
, 24 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Gresham, Gresham
, 30 miles away |
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