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| | Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is so much fun. Each one of the many wilderness trails of Oregon is worth backcountry trekking. You'll must go far from Hood River to get to Thomas Trail, but it is one of many nice hiking trails in this area. Backcountry trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and one of those is Thomas Trail in Marion County. Throughout the days of summer highs here at Thomas Trail reach the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally |
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in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Thomas Trail temperatures plunge to the 30's. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. Being 1.4 miles long it's a short great outdoors trail. Even though this is not a very long backpacking trail you
| | should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. This is one of a very small number of hiking trails in this region. The great outdoors trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 489 feet, and that is lower than average. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or | |
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make a camp fire. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. The pretty backcountry trails of the Central Cascade Range are a splendid way to explore these highlands.
A lot of rain falls at Thomas Trail; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is July. The time needed for this hike is roughly 1 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? Thomas Trail
in Marion County, Oregon is such a good spot. This backcountry trail is a very short backcountry trail, and it's pretty flat an excellent hiking trail for an easy stroll for the whole family.
Briefly about the general area:
So much exciting stuff to do here in the Central
Cascade Range, too magnificent to be true. Camping is available at Detroit Lake State Park; why not camp at B and B Rentals while you're here at Thomas Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.7571, Longitude -121.9922
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 489 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Thomas Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Thomas Trail. |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 29 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 29 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 30 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 31 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 37 miles away |
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