
Trip
Backpack - Deschutes River Trail
Desert, two nighter in North-central Oregon, just East of the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy solitude, wildlife, wildflowers, warmth and sun.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Mar 19, 2021 — Sun, Mar 21, 2021
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Moderate
- Mileage: 30.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,500 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 1 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Deschutes River Recreation Area at Noon.
It is approximately a 4 hour drive from Seattle. The Recreation Area is located 18 miles East of The Dalles, Ore. right off of I-82. It is an all Freeway Drive. Alternately you can drive via I-90, I-84 and US 97 (via Yakima) and also get there in about four hours.There is a $7 fees for parking.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
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Green Trails Columbia River Gorge East No. 432S
BLM Prineville District: Lower Deschutes and John Day Rivers
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or Ursack
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
- Rain gear may be required
- extra warm clothes, warm hat and gloves
- sun hat