Clackamas River

Oregon

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11.0 mi

Distance

5,408 ft

Gain

5h 55m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 16 · checked 8 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Rain, high 55°F / low 41°F, 100% precip — 65/100 for hike

    OpenWeather8 h ago

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Out & back

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Clackamas River

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Elevation & route

Distance
11.0 mi
Elevation gain
5,408 ft
Elevation loss
5,408 ft
Highest point
1,237 ft
Lowest point
893 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

The Clackamas River trail is an 11-mile out-and-back route in Oregon with 4,515 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the Clackamas River and is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
1,237 ft
Length (round trip)
11 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Three Lynx, OR weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high33° low
  2. Feb46° high33° low
  3. Mar51° high35° low
  4. Apr57° high39° low
  5. May64° high44° low
  6. Jun69° high49° low
  7. Jul78° high53° low
  8. Aug79° high52° low
  9. Sep73° high48° low
  10. Oct59° high42° low
  11. Nov47° high37° low
  12. Dec41° high32° 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 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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