PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR)

Hood River County, Oregon, United States

21.4 miles (34.4 km) · 5,171 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

PCT-Herman Creek Loop (OR) covers 21.4 miles across Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Runners face 5,171 feet of climbing with 5,166 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 5.0 miles and gains 1,583 feet. Vertical rate measures 244 feet of gain per mile. The course is 64% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 76.65th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Oregon adventures.