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Dry Creek Service Road

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  2. OR
  3. …Columbia Gorge
  4. Cascade Locks
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Length

1.0 Miles 1.6 Kilometers


Elevation

463' 141 m

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Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

819' 250 m

High

356' 109 m

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“A dirt road providing access to Dry Creek Falls”

— Eric Ashley
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Overview

Be aware of possible vehicle traffic as you hike. Research shows that while this service road may be open to vehicles, it's often deeply muddy on the north side.
Features: River/Creek — Views — Waterfall
Dogs: Leashed

Description

This service road provides easy access to Dry Creek Falls both from Cascade Locks and from the Pacific Crest Trail. Starting at the Mount Hood National Forest boundary on Dry Creek Road, park your car and begin the steady climb on doubletrack to the junction with the PCT. Continue across the junction, trekking further uphill until you reach the trail's end near Dry Creek Falls.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest - Zigzag Ranger Distict

Apr 15, 2018: Firewood Cutting Season Opens April 16 on the Mt. Hood National Forest

Apr 11, 2018: Improvements to Clear Branch Dam Closes Laurance Lake Campground, Road 2840 & Fishing for the Summer

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#2

in Cascade Locks

#665

in Oregon

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Dry Creek Falls. | Photo by Icetsarina (goo.gl/PmFlZP) used under CC0 1.0.
Dry Creek Falls. | Photo by Icetsarina (goo.gl/…
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