Oregon · Hiking

Jokulhlaup

JokulhlaupPhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.0 mi
round trip
895 ft
climb
534 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Jokulhlaup open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

As of · Source: USFS · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jokulhlaup is a short, easy hike in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 2 miles long, with a one-way climb of 286 feet from a low point of 264 feet to a high of 534 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 14% grade, but the rest of the trail is gentle. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cascade Locks show July highs around 80°F and lows near 56°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. Pandion Drift and Buteo Drop are both within a third of a mile, and Wyeth Campground is about 2 miles away. Herman Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 3 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Jokulhlaup

    Best months: April–October. 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

      42° / 33°

    2. Feb

      48° / 34°

    3. Mar

      54° / 36°

    4. Apr

      61° / 41°

    5. May

      68° / 47°

    6. Jun

      73° / 52°

    7. Jul

      80° / 56°

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

    9. Sep

      76° / 51°

    10. Oct

      63° / 45°

    11. Nov

      50° / 39°

    12. Dec

      43° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade Locks, OR, 2.9 mi away at 142 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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