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| | There are backpacking trails all over Oregon; one of them being Umbrella Falls Trail in Hood River County. Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is a splendid way to spend some time. This part of Oregon has an excellent deal of available outdoors endeavors. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. The length of Umbrella Falls Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice hiking trail for the average person looking for a nice adventure. |
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Different parts of Umbrella Falls Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. Umbrella Falls Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just
| | in case something happens. Umbrella Falls Trail is a wet location that gets lots of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is generally December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Umbrella Falls Trail in Hood River County, Oregon is such a perfect place. High temperatures at Umbrella Falls Trail all through the summer are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are | |
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regularly in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Umbrella Falls Trail during the wintertime regularly dip into the 30's. This is an area covered with lots of hiking trails. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. Each one of the many backpacking trails
of Oregon is different from the others. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The total
elevation difference for Umbrella Falls Trail is 1,637 feet which is about average. Umbrella Falls Trail is not very near Hood River at all, but what a perfect place for hiking it is. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong
and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. With its 5.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not enough there's plenty more exciting stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. A pleasant spree
to Elk Meadows is a glorious way to spend an afternoon, and you're sure to run into some cheerful folks from Hood River here. That right there is heaps already, but it continues; Umbrella Falls Trail has it all. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Switchback Falls, and
if you came for an overnight stay Salmon River Campground is a pleasant place to camp.
If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Umbrella Falls is an inspiring place to go to during your stay; there's whitewater on Hood River - Lake Branch for all you adrenaline
people. At this river you will never have a bad time. Umbrella Falls Trail is in the neighborhood of Bennett Pass which is absolutely worth checking out, and there are some splendid whitewater spots on White River.
Some of the water nearby flows, like North Fork Iron Creek,
and if you're here at Umbrella Falls Trail it's a magnificent idea to explore Hood River Meadows. Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Why not camp at White River Park Campground since you're here at Umbrella Falls Trail, and getting to Mitchell Creek from Umbrella Falls Trail is painless.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3234, Longitude -121.6359
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Total elevation difference: 1637 feet
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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8 miles away
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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 Umbrella Falls Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Umbrella Falls Trail, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Umbrella Falls Trail. |
| | Trails Near Umbrella Falls Trail:
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Gnarl Ridge Trail, Hood River County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1519 feet elevation difference |
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Tilly Jane Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Meadows Trail, Hood River County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2889 feet elevation difference |
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Lamberson Butte Spur Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1777 feet elevation difference |
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Timberline Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 20.8 hiking miles, 3731 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Grove Trail, Hood River County
County
, 5 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 2030 feet elevation difference |
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Bonney Meadows Trail, Wasco County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2416 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Umbrella Falls Trail:
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White River, Wasco County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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| | Hotels Near Umbrella Falls Trail:
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Timberline Lodge, Government Camp
, 4 miles away |
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Inn at Cooper Spur, Mount Hood Parkdale
, 6 miles away |
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Timberline Lodge, Government Camp
, 7 miles away |
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Huckleberry Inn, Government Camp
, 7 miles away |
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Thunderhead Lodge, Government Camp
, 8 miles away |
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