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Badger Creek

Location	Backcountry/Wilderness, In the Mt. Hood National Forest, east of Mt. Hood.
State(s)	Oregon
Counties	Wasco
Type	Backcountry
Length	11.00 Miles / 17.70 Km	Loop Trail?	No
Allowed Uses	Camping Dogs - On leash Equestrian - Riding Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running Wildlife Observation
Agency	USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee?	No	Parking Fee?	No

 

Description

This trail is one of the most popular trails in the Badger Creek Wilderness. It is usually best to hike during the period of June-September. This trail makes an excellent backpack route as there are more than a dozen campsites along the trail; also you come across many different forest types. From oak thickets to sub alpine fir meadows at Badger Lake. Visitors can try to catch small, but feisty rainbow trout in Badger Creek, as it runs along the entire length of the trail. Hikers may also enjoy large natural rock formations along the lower section of this trail.

 

Visitor Information

Seasonal Information

Date Opens: 1/1 - Date Closes: 1/1

Time Opens: Not Available - Time Closes: Not Available

Directions

Hwy. 26 east to Hwy. 35 north to the junction of Forest Road 48 (White River east of snow park). Proceed east on the 48 road to the Forest Road 4810 (just north of Rock Creek Reservoir). Turn left on 4810 continue for 2 miles. At the junction with Forest Road 4811 turn right for approximately two miles, turning right on the Forest Road 2710 heading to Bonney Crossing Campground. Trailhead is on the left after crossing Badger Creek.

 

Additional Information Width: 24 inches. Primary Surface: Soil Secondary Surface: None Average Grade: 0% Elevation Low Point: Not Available Elevation High Point: Not Available Year Designated: 1979 Date Last Updated: 04/11/2013

Contact Information Trail Management: Mike Tippie Trail Manager Mount Hood National Forest 16400 Champion Way Sandy , OR 97030 (503) 668-1778

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