Dry Ridge

Oregon

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9.9 mi

Distance

3,701 ft

Gain

5h 2m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 21 h ago · oldest 22 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Clackamas River Ranger District; most severe: Clackamas River RD Fires

    USFSPosted Sep 16 · checked 22 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 55°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather21 h ago

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Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
9.9 mi
Elevation gain
3,701 ft
Elevation loss
3,701 ft
Highest point
4,014 ft
Lowest point
1,181 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Surface
Natural

Source for surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Dry Ridge is a 9.90-mile out-and-back trail in Oregon with 3,454 feet of elevation gain. The trail ascends 3,454 feet over 9.90 miles and descends 746 feet on the return.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
1,295 ft
High point
4,014 ft
Total climbing
3,701 ft
Total descent
3,701 ft
Steepest stretch
34% grade around mile 2 on the way out
Length (round trip)
9.9 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Government Camp, OR weather station, 21 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan37° high26° low
  2. Feb38° high26° low
  3. Mar41° high28° low
  4. Apr45° high31° low
  5. May54° high36° low
  6. Jun59° high41° low
  7. Jul69° high48° low
  8. Aug70° high48° low
  9. Sep64° high45° low
  10. Oct53° high37° low
  11. Nov42° high30° low
  12. Dec35° high26° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Clackamas River Ranger District as of Oct 10, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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