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| | While visiting this area in Oregon it's a brilliant idea to go backcountry hiking too. Acker Divide Trail is not very next to Medford at all, but it's one of those sites where backcountry hiking is fine. Great backcountry trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Acker Divide Trail is one of them, and it's in Douglas County. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Summer at Acker Divide Trail arrives with high temperatures in |
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the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. Through the wintertime this spot gets highs in the 40's, and night lows at Acker Divide Trail through the wintertime commonly sink into the 30's. This backpacking and hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so
| | keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Put on your backcountry hiking shoes, and hit the hiking trail, Acker Divide Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is a brilliant pick. The length of Acker Divide Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice great outdoors hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in pleasant shape. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is something that is always fun to do. There are so many great outdoors hiking | |
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trails in this area. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Acker Divide Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is a long backcountry hiking trail,
so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. All the water falling down from the sky makes Acker Divide Trail a wet spot; the month with most of the rain is November while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation
difference of 1,953 feet which is about average. This backcountry hike should take you about 3.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Acker Divide Trail is 21.6 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails. There are numerous backcountry
trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. The lovely backcountry trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands.
Briefly about the general area:
A forest in close proximity to Acker Divide Trail is Worlds Tallest Sugarpine;
Acker Divide Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Neal Springs Campground is a great local campground. So many enjoyable things to do at Acker Divide Trail, so little time. While staying at Acker Divide Trail you could always look at Huckleberry Gap; don't leave Acker
Divide Trail without first paying a visit to Neal Spring.
Don't forget to take a fine little visit to Paradise Creek. There's so much to do here at Acker Divide Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Cliff Lake Campground is a perfect place for that. Be careful coming
to the Southern Cascade Range, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Andraieff Meadows is a perfect spot, and Jackson Creek has a brilliant whitewater paddling spot close by.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at South Umpqua Falls; everyone loves Squaw Flat.
Yeah, come up here to the Southern Cascade Range for a perfect time. It's a great idea to pop by Twin Buck Creek, it's near Acker Divide Trail, and if you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Jackson Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.0316, Longitude -122.5524
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.0092, Longitude -122.6928
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 21.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 10 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 21.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 10 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 1953 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Acker Divide Trail:
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North and South Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1098 feet elevation difference |
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Umpqua Rogue Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference |
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Billick Burn Trail, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference |
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Fawn Camp Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 859 feet elevation difference |
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Sandstone Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Jackson Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1219 feet elevation difference |
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Copeland Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 3234 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Acker Divide Trail:
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Umpqua River - South, Douglas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock) |
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| | Hotels Near Acker Divide Trail:
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
, 34 miles away |
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Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford
, 37 miles away |
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Super 8 Central Pt Medford OR, Medford
, 37 miles away |
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Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford
, 38 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford, Central Point
, 38 miles away |
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