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| | Here in the great state of Oregon backpacking is a fine idea. This part of Oregon has a nice deal of available outdoors things to do. There are so many great wilderness hiking trails for backpacking in Oregon; among these are Acker Divide Trail in Douglas County. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of wilderness trails. The total elevation difference for Acker Divide Trail is 1,953 feet, and that is about average. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current |
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fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. At Acker Divide Trail all through the summer highs are in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. All through the wintertime this site gets highs in the
| | 40's while the cold winter nights at Acker Divide Trail are in the 30's. Being 21.6 miles long; it's a long wilderness hiking trail. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Acker Divide Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is a good site to go. Acker Divide Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is typically November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Every Oregon wilderness hiking trail has its own unique splendor. Rather far from Medford you come across Acker | |
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Divide Trail, but if you're looking for a good site to go backcountry hiking, this is a good selection. Now, this is roughly a 3.5-day hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Hiking and backpacking trails like this one here in the Southern Cascade Range
are the best way to enjoy these summits. Some parts of this wilderness hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Acker Divide Trail has two trailheads which means
you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Acker Divide Trail is a very long hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a splendid wilderness trail for experienced walkers in magnificent
shape. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
Andraieff Meadows is a fine spot here at Acker Divide Trail; camping is available at Neal Springs Campground. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy
the Southern Cascade Range. Nearby Huckleberry Gap is a splendid spot to go if you're at Acker Divide Trail, and there are some fine whitewater spots on Jackson Creek.
Some nearby water includes Twin Buck Creek; Neal Spring is an inspiring spot to pop by while you're here.
There's whitewater on Jackson Creek for all you adrenaline junkies, and Paradise Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit. Just can't get enough of Acker Divide Trail. Don’t forget to pop by Squaw Flat while you're here at Acker Divide Trail, and a short
spree to South Umpqua Falls is always worthwhile.
But wait, there's more entertaining stuff to do in the Southern Cascade Range. A great forest close to Acker Divide Trail is Worlds Tallest Sugarpine, and camping at Cliff Lake Campground is always a glorious experience.
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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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| These outdoors activities are available near Acker Divide Trail. |
| | 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 Suites White City, White City
, 34 miles away |
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Courtyard by Marriott Medford Airport, Medford
, 37 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Medford OR, Medford
, 37 miles away |
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Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford
, 38 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Medford, Central Point
, 38 miles away |
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