Ruckel Creek Trail

Mapped as Ruckel Creek Trail #405

Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Cascade Locks, OR

10.9 mi17.6 kmRound trip

≈4,242 ft≈1,293 mElevation gain

4,091 ft1,247 mHigh point

6 hr 50 minEstimated time

Hard5.5 mi / 8.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: United States Forest Service, Ruckel Creek Trail #405

Trailhead

Off Columbia River Highway, near Cascade Locks, OR

Coordinates: 45.64354, -121.92252

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Overview

Ruckel Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.9 mi / 17.6 km near Cascade Locks, OR. Expect about 4,242 ft / 1,293 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,091 ft / 1,247 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 50 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 151 ft / 46 m · high 4,091 ft / 1,247 m

Nearby

Ruckel Ridge TrailHiking trail · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km
Tanner Butte Trail #401Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Wahclella Falls Trail #436Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Wauna Viewpoint Trail #402Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Dry Creek Falls HikeHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Gorge TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Metlako FallsWaterfall · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Punch Bowl FallsWaterfall · 2 mi / 3.2 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: United States Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.