Difference between revisions of "Umbrella Falls"
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** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Hood River Meadows Trailhead|hike=Hood River Meadows Loop Hike|log=Hood River Meadows Loop Hike/Log|previous=Elk Meadows-Sahale-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction|next=Timberline-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Hood River Meadows Trailhead|hike=Hood River Meadows Loop Hike|log=Hood River Meadows Loop Hike/Log|previous=Elk Meadows-Sahale-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction|next=Timberline-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction}} | ||
** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Hood River Meadows Trailhead|hike=Umbrella Falls Loop Hike|log=Umbrella Falls Loop Hike/Log|previous=Elk Meadows-Sahale-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction|next=Sahale Falls}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Hood River Meadows Trailhead|hike=Umbrella Falls Loop Hike|log=Umbrella Falls Loop Hike/Log|previous=Elk Meadows-Sahale-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction|next=Sahale Falls}} | ||
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{{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.3289|longitude=-121.6608}} | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.3289|longitude=-121.6608}} | ||
{{Elevation|5200 feet}} | {{Elevation|5200 feet}} | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
[[Mount Hood|Mount Hood's]] most expansive flower displays are found in the vicinity of [[Hood River Meadows]], on the gentle, southeast flank of the volcano. Umbrella Falls on the East Fork Hood River slides over a 120 cascade in the heart of the area. The falls can be reached from the trail descriptions listed above. Some of the natural beauty of the falls was damaged a few years ago by a landslide upstream that sent several large, alpine trees crashing into the creek. But the forces of nature are quickly moving the debris, providing a picturesque scene for visitors. | [[Mount Hood|Mount Hood's]] most expansive flower displays are found in the vicinity of [[Hood River Meadows]], on the gentle, southeast flank of the volcano. Umbrella Falls on the East Fork Hood River slides over a 120 cascade in the heart of the area. The falls can be reached from the trail descriptions listed above. Some of the natural beauty of the falls was damaged a few years ago by a landslide upstream that sent several large, alpine trees crashing into the creek. But the forces of nature are quickly moving the debris, providing a picturesque scene for visitors. | ||
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=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
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=== Page Contributors === | === Page Contributors === | ||
* [[User:Splintercat|Splintercat (Tom Kloster)]] (primary) | * [[User:Splintercat|Splintercat (Tom Kloster)]] (primary) | ||
* [[User:Retiredjerry]] | * [[User:Retiredjerry]] | ||
Revision as of 18:03, 20 March 2018
- Hikes including this destination:
- Hood River Meadows Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Umbrella Falls Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.3289, -121.6608
- Elevation: 5200 feet
Description
Mount Hood's most expansive flower displays are found in the vicinity of Hood River Meadows, on the gentle, southeast flank of the volcano. Umbrella Falls on the East Fork Hood River slides over a 120 cascade in the heart of the area. The falls can be reached from the trail descriptions listed above. Some of the natural beauty of the falls was damaged a few years ago by a landslide upstream that sent several large, alpine trees crashing into the creek. But the forces of nature are quickly moving the debris, providing a picturesque scene for visitors.
More Links
Page Contributors
- Splintercat (Tom Kloster) (primary)
- User:Retiredjerry