Oregon · Hiking · Near Mount Hood Villages

Barlow Creek

1.4 mi
round trip
312 ft
climb
3,957 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Hood River Ranger District.

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Barlow Creek is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.4 miles in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest, within the Hood River Ranger District. The trail rises roughly 175 feet from a low point of 3,770 feet to a high of 3,957 feet, making it a gentle walk rather than a climb. It is not an accessible trail, according to the Forest Service. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Government Camp weather station show July and August highs around 70°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and rain on 20 or more days. Devil's Half Acre Trail #482A starts just 0.1 mile away, and Barlow Butte Trail #670 is about 0.6 mile off. Trillium Lake Cg and Trillium Campground sit about 2.7 miles away.

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    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Barlow Creek

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 3.6 mi away at 3,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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