Herman Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Herman Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Herman Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Hood River County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hicks Lake near Chinidere Mountain 3,882 feet (1,183 m) 45°36′31″N 121°49′06″W / 45.60861°N 121.81833°W |
| 2nd source | Mud Lake near Tomlike Mountain 3,668 feet (1,118 m) 45°35′55″N 121°47′21″W / 45.59861°N 121.78917°W |
| River mouth | Columbia River at Cascade Locks Oregon 82 feet (25 m) 45°40′56″N 121°51′40″W / 45.68222°N 121.86111°W |
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| Progression | Herman Creek → Columbia River → Pacific Ocean |
Herman Creek is a small stream in Oregon, located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. It flows for about 8 miles (13 km). This creek is a branch, or tributary, of the mighty Columbia River.
Herman Creek starts at Hicks Lake. It then flows into the Columbia River near a town called Cascade Locks.
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Where Herman Creek Flows
Herman Creek is found in Multnomah County, Oregon. It flows through a special area known as the Columbia River Gorge.
East Fork Herman Creek
Herman Creek has a main branch called the East Fork Herman Creek. This fork begins at Mud Lake. It joins the main Herman Creek about halfway along its journey.
Surrounding Mountains
The area around Herman Creek is surrounded by several mountains and ridges.
- To the west is the Benson Plateau.
- To the east are Nick Eaton Ridge and Green Point Mountain.
- To the south are Chinidere Mountain and Waucoma Ridge.
Fun Activities at Herman Creek
Herman Creek and the land around it are part of the Mt. Hood National Forest. This makes it a very popular place for people to visit and enjoy nature.
Hiking Trails
One of the most famous paths here is the Herman Creek Trail #406.
- This trail is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) long.
- It follows the East Fork of Herman Creek.
- You can find the start of the trail near Interstate 84.
- The trail connects to the Pacific Crest Trail near Chinidere Mountain.
There are many other trails on the nearby ridges and mountains. These trails connect to a huge network of paths throughout the Columbia River Gorge. This means you can explore a lot of the area!
