Rainy/Wahtum Lakes (Three Lake Tour)

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updated by Scott on Sunday, May 13, 2007

Length: 19.2 miles out & back
Time: 2.5 to 4 hours
Aerobic: Moderate
Technical: Intermediate
Season: Summer through fall

Land Status: Land Status: Oregon State Parks, BLM

Trailhead: From downtown Hood River, go west on Oak St. To 13th St. Go left as 13th will turn into 12th St. which then becomes Tucker Road. Follow Tucker to Portland drive, turn right and follow to intersection with Country Club Road, go straight at intersection as road becomes Binns Hill Road. After 1/4 mile on Binns Hill Road go left on Kingsley Road and follow this to the Kingsley Campground at Green Point Upper Reservoir. (25 minutes)

Highlights: A fun out & back route ride, the first few miles of which are mellow and wide but becoming steeper and more technical after crossing Gate Creek. At Rainy Lake Campground the trail to the lake makes a nice hiking diversion. Also, the views from Waucoma Ridge are amazing.

Note: Some of the roads and little of the singletrack along this route are marked, so you will need to follow the map carefully and take notice of landmarks. This trail increases in difficulty as it goes. If you are over your head turn around, because it doesn't get easier.

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