Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike/Log
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
This is a trail log page. The hike mile column refers to how many miles you'll have hiked on this particular hike to reach the listed point. Hike miles will be different from one hike to another. The trail mile column is a permanent marker for the trail measuring miles from the start of the trail. Trail miles are a permanent feature of the trail and are the same from hike to hike. Sections of the trail included in this hike are blue. Other trail segments are provided for you to personalize your own hikes.
Buck Point Trail #439 | |||||
Hike Mile | Trail Mile Marker | Dual Trail Mile Marker | Elevation | Notes | Location |
0.3 | 0.0 | 80 | Gorge-Buck Point Trail Junction | ||
0.5 | 0.2 | 200 | Buck Point Trailhead Sign near Campsite 5 | ||
0.9 | 0.6 | 650 | Buck Point | ||
0.9 | 0.6 | 650 | Buck Point-Ruckel Ridge Trail Junction |
Ruckel Ridge Trail | |||||
Hike Mile | Trail Mile Marker | Dual Trail Mile Marker | Elevation | Notes | Location |
0.9 | 0.0 | 650 | Buck Point-Ruckel Ridge Trail Junction | ||
2.8 | 1.9 | 2600 | The Catwalk | ||
3.4 | 2.5 | 3600 | Ruckel Creek Ford | ||
3.6 | 2.7 | 3700 | Ruckel Creek-Ruckel Ridge Trail Junction |
Ruckel Creek Trail #405 | ||||
Hike Mile | Trail Mile | Elevation | Notes | Location |
5.8 | 4060 | Pacific Crest-Ruckel Creek Trail Junction | ||
5.4 | 3960 | Benson Camp | ||
5.4 | 3960 | Second Ruckel Creek Crossing | ||
5.1 | 3960 | Ruckel Creek-Benson Spur Trail Junction | ||
4.9 | 3870 | First Ruckel Creek Crossing | ||
4.7 | 3800 | Ruckel Creek-Benson Ruckel Trail Junction | ||
4.5 | 3800 | Hunter's Camp | ||
4.5 | 3800 | Ruckel Creek-Benson Way Trail Junction | ||
3.6 | 4.3 | 3700 | Ruckel Creek-Ruckel Ridge Trail Junction | |
3.7 | 4.2 | 3700 | Ruckel Creek-Rudolph Spur Trail Junction | |
3.9 | 4.0 | 3600 | Wilderness Boundary | |
5.2 | 2.7 | Spring | ||
6.1 | 1.8 | Columbia River Viewpoint | ||
??? | ??? | Ruckel Creek Native American Site | ||
7.5 | 0.4 | Power line Clearing | ||
7.9 | 0.0 | HCRHT-Ruckel Creek Trail Junction |
Gorge Trail #400 | |||||
Hike Mile | Trail Mile | Elevation | Notes | Location | |
7.9 | 23.3 | (HCRHT) 43.5 | 180 | HCRHT-Ruckel Creek Trail Junction | |
7.9 | 23.3 | (HCRHT) 43.5 | 180 | Ruckel Creek Bridge | |
8.2 | 23.0 | (HCRHT) 43.2 | 120 | HCRHT-Gorge Trail Junction at Ruckel Creek | |
8.6 | 22.7 | 200 | Gorge-Buck Point Trail Junction | ||
9.0 | 22.3 | 80 | Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge |
Connecting Trails
Historic Columbia River Highway Trail | |||||
Hike Mile | Trail Mile Marker | Dual Trail Mile Marker | Elevation | Notes | Location |
39.8 | 40 | Moffett Creek Bridge on HCRHT | |||
41.3 | 40 | HCRHT-Gorge Trail Junction at Tanner Creek | |||
41.4 | 40 | Tanner Creek Bridge | |||
41.5 | 50 | Wahclella Falls Trailhead | |||
41.7 | 180 | Tooth Rock Trailhead | |||
41.9 | 200 | HCRHT-Portage Road West Trail Junction | |||
42.3 | 160 | Tooth Rock Viaduct | |||
42.4 | 160 | Eagle Creek Viaduct | |||
42.5 | 160 | HCRHT-Portage Road East Trail Junction | |||
42.5 | 160 | Eagle Creek Staircase | |||
42.7 | 60 | Eagle Creek Highway Bridge | |||
42.8 | 60 | Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery Lot | |||
43.2 | (400) 23.0 | 240 | HCRHT-Gorge Trail Junction at Ruckel Creek | ||
43.5 | (400) 23.3 | 180 | Ruckel Creek Bridge | ||
43.5 | (400) 23.3 | 180 | HCRHT-Ruckel Creek Trail Junction | ||
44.2 | (400) 24.0 | 240 | HCRHT-Gorge Trail Junction near Cascade Locks | ||
??? | 170 | Cascade Locks Trailhead |
- Campsite
- Closed area
- Restrooms
- Road access
- Trail junction
- View
- Water source
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