Lower White River Wilderness, Protected wilderness area near Mount Hood, Oregon
The Lower White River Wilderness encompasses 2,870 acres of natural land along the southern slopes of Mount Hood in the Cascade Mountains.
The United States Congress formally established the Lower White River Wilderness in 2009 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The wilderness management reflects the American commitment to preserve natural spaces through federal protection of the Bureau of Land Management.
Visitors can access primitive camping areas and unmarked hiking trails from Keeps Mill Campground, requiring navigation skills and proper preparation.
The White River flows from its glacier source through this protected corridor, creating a natural buffer zone for the lower segment.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 45.14330,-121.45100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:51
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Timberline Lodge
29.2 km
Trillium Lake
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Timberline Trail
36.2 km
Timothy Lake
26.4 km
White River Falls State Park
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35.5 km
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
31.3 km
Palmer Glacier
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Ramona Falls
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Eliot Glacier
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Cloud Cap Inn
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Boxcar Rapids
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White River Glacier
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Coalman Glacier
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Reid Glacier
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Zigzag Mountain
37.8 km
Sandy Glacier
33.8 km
Maupin Section Foreman's House
28.9 km
Ladd Glacier
34.2 km
Upper Sandy Guard Station Cabin
36.8 km
Valley Theater
43.4 km
Badger Lake
19.5 km
Cloud Cap – Tilly Jane Recreation Area
33.4 km
Badger Creek Trail
14.3 kmReviews
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