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Brightwood
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
4.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.4/10
Brightwood is a small unincorporated community located in Clackamas County, Oregon. The climate in Brightwood is mild with warm summers and cool winters, and the area receives an average of 70 inches of precipitation per year. The hydrology constituents of Brightwood include the Sandy River, which provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The area is also home to numerous hiking trails, including the popular 4.4-mile Ramona Falls Trail, which offers stunning views of Mount Hood. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy camping, mountain biking, and skiing at nearby Mount Hood National Forest. Overall, Brightwood is a beautiful and peaceful destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 6.8
Brightwood receives approximately
2295mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 68%
and air temperatures averaging around
9°C.
Brightwood has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Lower Columbia
Area Rivers
Lower Columbia
Snowpack Depths
Lower Columbia
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Columbia
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.7
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Rock State Park | None | 245 ft | |||
| Lazy Bend | 21 | 746 ft | |||
| McNeil | 34 | 2,052 ft | |||
| Ainsworth State Park | None | 73 ft | |||
| Dougan Falls- State Forest | 7 | 692 ft | |||
| Tollgate | 26 | 1,752 ft | |||
| Port Authority - Cascade Locks Marine Park | 15 | 104 ft | |||
| Green Canyon | 23 | 1,629 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.