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| | Trekking here in Oregon is an excellent idea. There are many glorious great outdoors hiking trails in Oregon; one of them being Wind Creek Trail in Clackamas County. Every Oregon great outdoors hiking trail has its own unique loveliness. The high level of precipitation makes Wind Creek Trail a reasonably wet place; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. Wind Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is just one of a large |
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number of wilderness hiking trails in this region. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,702 feet, and that is about average. The time needed for this trek is roughly 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Even though this
| | is not a very long wilderness hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some hiking. You'll have to go far from Hood River to get to Wind Creek Trail, but it is a tremendous wilderness hiking trail. With its 4.8 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry hike. This is a one trailhead hiking trail, so in and out is the way to hike it normally. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very great way to see these peaks. Ok, | |
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you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Wind Creek Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is a tremendous location for getting out. All through the summertime at Wind Creek Trail highs are regularly in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures
are in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Wind Creek Trail. The length of Wind Creek Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a great wilderness hiking
trail for the average person looking for a great adventure. 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. And keep in mind that there could be temporary
safety restrictions in place.
Briefly about the general area:
During your visit to Wind Creek Trail you'll meet some people from Hood River for sure, and everyone loves Wind Creek Basin. Wind Creek Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Twin Bridges Campground
is a good local campground; Yocum Falls is an inspiring location to check out while here.
All year is a pleasant time in the Central Cascade Range if you like the outdoors. Take a side visit to Lady Creek; there's whitewater on Sandy River for all you thrill seekers. There's
so much to do here at Wind Creek Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Barlow Campground is a pleasant site for that, and close by Little Zigzag Canyon is a perfect site to go. You believe that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Get your heart pumping on the great whitewater of Zigzag River.
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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 Resort, Welches
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11 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Valley, where elements of the natural world will touch your spirit of discovery, Whispering Woods Resort lies surrounded by the beauty of Mount Hood National...
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User input for Wind Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas 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 Wind Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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 Resort, Welches
, 11 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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