Near Oak Ridge Trail
Overlooking the valley...
Near Oak Ridge Trail
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Oak Ridge Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A scenic trail overlooking the Hood River Valley. A steep descent.
2.6
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.62mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
1,949ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,671ft
High Point
1,751ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Oak Ridge is a short but steep trail through thick forest down into the exposed scrub oak and wildflowers. Navigating over talus and through tight switchbacks blasted into the hillside with dynamite. The grade at the bottom of the descent lessens greatly as the trail hits the valley floor as you roll out to the end of the trail.

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Contributors
Leslie Kehmeier