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| | Oregon has plenty of magnificent hiking trails; one of them being Timberline Trail in Hood River County. Timberline Trail is not very near Hood River at all, but it is a splendid wilderness trail. In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Timberline Trail is a quite wet site usually with a good deal of rainfall; December is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is July. This is a long backcountry trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. When was the last time you got out in the wilderness a bit? Timberline Trail in Hood River |
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County, Oregon is just what you need. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is different from the others. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. This is a neighborhood
| | covered with lots of backcountry trails. Summertime highs at Timberline Trail usually tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are usually in the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Timberline Trail temperatures sink to the 30's. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very good way to see these summits. With its 41.6 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails. Now, this is roughly a 6.5-day trek, so it's a nice thing | |
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if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Timberline Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course
means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it never gets boring. Timberline Trail is a very long hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount
of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. The total elevation difference for Timberline Trail is 3,731 feet, and that is higher
than average.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Salmon River Campground if you're here at Timberline Trail, and whitewater paddling is nice on Hood River - West Fork. So much exciting stuff in the neighborhood of Timberline Trail, just mind-blowing. Visit
Compass Creek if you're here at Timberline Trail, and Switchback Falls is always fun to check out.
Mount Hood National Forest is a glorious local forest, and if you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Hood River - Lake Branch. But wait,
there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Why not stop at Buzzard Point also while you're here, and naturally East Fork Salmon River is a scenic stream that is worth stopping at.
Having a great time in the Central Cascade Range is uncomplicated. A good
location near Timberline Trail is Leuthold Couloir, and everybody loves Cairn Basin. During your trip to Timberline Trail you'll meet some people from Hood River for sure, and a spree to Devils Kitchen invigorates the soul. A glorious location to camp here at Timberline Trail is Nanitch Campground, and do put some time aside to spend at Ramona Falls since you're here at Timberline Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4043, Longitude -121.7923
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.32, Longitude -121.6918
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 20.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 10.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 20.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 41.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 41.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
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Total elevation difference: 3731 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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5 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 Timberline Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Timberline Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Timberline Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Timberline Trail. |
| | Trails Near Timberline Trail:
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Pinnacle Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2515 feet elevation difference |
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Vista Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1540 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Grove Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 2030 feet elevation difference |
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Hidden Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3014 feet elevation difference |
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Portage Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 4 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 3422 feet elevation difference |
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Umbrella Falls Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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Sandy River Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2270 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Timberline Trail:
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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| | Hotels Near Timberline Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 5 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
, 19 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 20 miles away |
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