Clackamas River–Vortex Viewpoint, 4 sights
2.4 mi · ▲ 95 ft · 51 min
Clackamas River–Vortex Viewpoint, 4 sights is a 2.4-mile out-and-back in Milo McIver State Park near Paradise Park, OR. The route passes Clackamas River before reaching Vortex Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 95 ft of elevation gain. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Clackamas River–Vortex Viewpoint, 4 sights
2.4 mi · ▲ 95 ft · 51 min
Elevation 269–394 ft
Out & Back · Milo McIver State Park
Trailhead: Riverbend Bike Trail · 45.30631, -122.36690
Weather Sep 4: Rain, high 65°F / low 54° · precip 53% · wind 1 mph · sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:43 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Riverbend Bike Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Clackamas River.
- 0.4 miSharp left, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear left onto Riverbend Trail, heading S.
- 400 ftContinue straight onto Vortex Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 450 ftPass Vortex Viewpoint.
- 300 ftTurn left onto Riverbend Trail, heading N.
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Nature Trail, heading N.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading NE.
- 450 ftTurn right onto Riverbend Bike Trail, heading N.
- 0.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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