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Pup Creek Falls is a waterfall in the Clackamas River area. The hike is 8miles round trip with 1695' elevation gain and is rated as moderate.
Activity Notes
Join us for a fun (PUP FRIENDLY) winter hike to Pup Creek Falls! We?ll begin at Fish Creek Trailhead and continue along the Clackamas River Trail until we reach the beautiful Pup Creek Falls. After a lunch/snack break at the falls, we'll continue back the way we came to the trailhead (it's an out-n-back!). The hike is just under 8 miles (7.8 miles to be exact), with an elevation gain of 1695' (high point: 1330'). Difficulty rating is moderate. (More info: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Pup_Creek_Falls_Hike) ?Pups are welcome (can?t go to Pup Creek Falls without your pup!), but out of respect to other hikers we are limiting the number of pups to 4. Please indicate when you register if you plan to bring your pup by emailing aym@mazamas.org :) . All pup-ticipants must be well behaved and get along with other puppers. Any participant who attempts to bring a dog who does not indicate to us by email that they will be bringing a dog will not be permitted on the hike. We have filled all available spots at this time. If you would like to attend with your dog please add yourself to the waitlist here and send us an email letting us know you'd like to bring your pupticipant.| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 40 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 1 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 7 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Interesting Features | Waterfalls |
| Relevant Maps | CR-A |
| Awards Qualified | Waterfall Award, Wild Ones |