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Oregon
High Prairie
2.0 mi
Distance
576 ft
Gain
57 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Mt. Hood National Forest
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High Prairie
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 576 ft
- Elevation loss
- 576 ft
- Highest point
- 6,409 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,993 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
High Prairie is a short out-and-back trail in Oregon's high country, offering an accessible way to experience open meadow terrain and expansive views. This 2-mile route is ideal for families and casual hikers seeking a quick escape into pastoral landscape without significant elevation gain.
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