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| | Thunder Mountain Trail is a wilderness hiking trail quite far from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, but it sure is a a fine wilderness hiking trail. Each one of the many hiking and backpacking trails of Oregon has its own unique beauty. Finally, hiking time is here again, and if you happen to be in Clackamas County of Oregon, Thunder Mountain Trail is a fine local wilderness hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Backpacking and hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are an excellent way to explore these mountains. Different |
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parts of Thunder Mountain Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backcountry trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. At parts
| | of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Thunder Mountain Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,377 feet which is higher than average. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Summertime at Thunder Mountain Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Thunder Mountain | |
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Trail. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Oregon, and Thunder Mountain Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. This part of Oregon is always a joy to explore during backcountry trekking season. Thunder Mountain Trail gets a large amount of water; December is the
wettest month with most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. This hike shouldn't take more than 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Being
9.2 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. Thunder Mountain Trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This backcountry trail has two
trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is so much fun.
Briefly about the general area:
A visit to Thunder Mountain Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Bagby Hot Springs,
and some close by water includes Pansy Creek. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Central Cascade Range has to offer. A great location to camp here at Thunder Mountain Trail is Skookum Lake Campground, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but
if it's for you then, we recommend Collawash River.
You definitely should go for Thunder Mountain Trail. Camping is available at B and B Rentals. There's whitewater on Clackamas River for all you thrill seekers, and a short visit to Pegleg Falls is always worthwhile. Lost Creek Meadow is right here at Thunder Mountain Trail, and Rock Creek is close to Thunder Mountain Trail and is always a bliss to visit.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.971, Longitude -122.1142
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.999, Longitude -122.1639
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3377 feet
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21 miles away
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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21 miles away
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User input for Thunder Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
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 Thunder Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Thunder Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
Local climate location: THREE LYNX 8 miles away
     
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Whispering Woods Resort, Welches
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21 miles away
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
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22 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Thunder Mountain Trail. |
| | Trails Near Thunder 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
, 4 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1285 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2378 feet elevation difference |
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Farm Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 252 feet elevation difference |
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Cold Spring Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1284 feet elevation difference |
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Whetstone Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1456 feet elevation difference |
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Nohorn Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 472 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Thunder Mountain Trail:
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 6 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
, 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Roaring River, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground) |
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Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River) |
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| | Hotels Near Thunder Mountain Trail:
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 21 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 21 miles away |
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Whispering Woods Resort, Welches
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 22 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 30 miles away |
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