Oregon · Hiking · Near Mount Hood Villages

Moffett Creek

Moffett CreekPhoto: OregonDOT, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.8 mi
round trip
4,881 ft
climb
3,629 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Moffett Creek is a 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 2,977 feet to about 3,629 feet, with a total elevation gain of 674 feet. The climb is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.37 miles in, with a grade of about 24%. The route makes a straightforward day in the Gorge. Two other hikes, Horsetail Creek and Nesmith Point, both sit about 0.4 miles away, so it's easy to pair them with this one. For a longer outing, Oneonta Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles off, and the Columbia Pearl climbing area is about 3.3 miles away.

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    Ainsworth Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
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    Trailhead Taproom & Outdoor Store

    Bar

    Open after 6
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    Harlow House Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 19 mi from Mount Hood Villages

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