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| | Tom Dick Trail is situated a relatively lengthy drive from Hood River, but it is a tremendous getaway from the town. Oregon has plenty of brilliant backpacking and hiking trails; one of them being Tom Dick Trail in Clackamas County. There are numerous backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is worth backcountry backpacking. Tom Dick Trail gets a large amount of water; all through December this region sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Tom Dick Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,309 feet |
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which is about average. There's not much difference in elevation along Tom Dick Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This part of Oregon is always a diversion to go to during backcountry hiking season. Through the summer at Tom Dick Trail highs
| | are mostly in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Tom Dick Trail. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is an outstanding idea. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 4.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Tom Dick Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry trek it normally. There are so many backcountry | |
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trails in this vicinity. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Being 5 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. Put on your trekking shoes, and hit the trail, Tom Dick Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is just the spot. Sometimes this
wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The charming hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really perfect way to spend quality time in
the fresh air. This hiking and backpacking trail is a normal length hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent backcountry trail for the average person looking for an excellent adventure. This wilderness hiking trail is not
that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
Briefly about the general area:
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Central Cascade Range. High Cascade Snowboard Camp is a tremendous
campground nearby, and don't leave Tom Dick Trail without first paying a visit to Yocum Falls. You'll meet a lot of people from Hood River here, and Sandy River is a tremendous whitewater spot nearby.
Don’t forget to go to Summit Meadows while you're here at Tom Dick Trail,
and in the event that you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Zigzag River. This place, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors exciting things. You feel that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. If you want a little side visit, try
Sand Canyon; some close by water includes Swim Creek.
Stay the night at Barlow Campground, and some delightful nature is available in Mount Hood National Forest.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.2975, Longitude -121.7561
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1309 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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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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13 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 Hood River, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Tom Dick Trail. |
| | Trails Near Tom Dick Trail:
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Mirror Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 676 feet elevation difference |
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Wind Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1702 feet elevation difference |
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Hidden Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3014 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Park Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 3481 feet elevation difference |
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Pioneer Bridle Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1256 feet elevation difference |
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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 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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| | Whitewater Near Tom Dick Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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| | Hotels Near Tom Dick Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 1 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 13 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 20 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 21 miles away |
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