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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. When you're here in Oregon backcountry hiking along one of its hiking trails is so much fun. Every hiking trail in Oregon is beautiful in its own way. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Wind Creek Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail quite far from Hood River, but backcountry trekking is such an amusing thing to do, and this is a brilliant place to do that. Different |
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parts of this wilderness hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Hitting the great outdoors hiking trails is always an amusing thing to do, and Wind Creek Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is
| | just what you need. Wind Creek Trail is a normal length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail tremendous for the average hiker looking for an exciting adventure. This is not a very long backcountry hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. Wind Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,702 feet which is an average number. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. Wind | |
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Creek Trail ordinarily gets much precipitation; most of the rain falls during December while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You should count on this hike taking about 4 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Please follow
all local rules about fires and camping. With its 4.8 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. Trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a very good way to see these hills. Backpacking trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking
can be found all over Oregon, and Wind Creek Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Wind Creek Trail, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. During the
winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows at Wind Creek Trail through the winter ordinarily dip into the 30's.
Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Little Zigzag Canyon is a brilliant location to go if you're at Wind Creek Trail; get your heart beating on the
glorious whitewater of Sandy River. Man, is there a load of amusing things to do in the Central Cascade Range. Why not camp at Twin Bridges Campground if you're here at Wind Creek Trail, and obviously Lady Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth a visit.
Camping is available
at Barlow Campground; a glorious location for whitewater paddling is Zigzag River. A trip to Wind Creek Basin rejuvenates the spirit; a tour to Yocum Falls will fill your soul with delightful feelings. Having a delightful time at Wind Creek Trail is trouble-free. There are plenty of people from Hood River here at Wind Creek Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3058, Longitude -121.7914
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1702 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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3 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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11 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 Wind Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Wind Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Wind Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Wind Creek 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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Pioneer Bridle Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1256 feet elevation difference |
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Tom Dick Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1309 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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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Canyon Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference |
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Hidden Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3014 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Wind Creek Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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| | Hotels Near Wind Creek Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 3 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 11 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 12 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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