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| | Alpine Trail is a long tour away from Eugene-Springfield, but trekking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is a splendid site to do that. Here in the delightful state of Oregon trekking is an outstanding way to spend some time. Finally, trekking time is here again, and Alpine Trail in Lane County, Oregon is such a splendid site. You should count on this walk taking about 9 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors hiking trails in this area. |
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Alpine Trail is a wet place that gets much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. This backcountry trail is a backcountry trail of great length with an average amount of climbing
| | distance which makes this great outdoors hiking trail brilliant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Alpine Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Each hiking and backpacking trail in Oregon has its own unique beauty. Alpine Trail is a two ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions | |
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before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. If you are in Oregon during backcountry backpacking season you have to go backcountry backpacking. Being 10.2 miles long; it's a long hiking trail. Alpine Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,291 feet which
is an average number. Alpine Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Great outdoors trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a good way to explore these mountains. Wilderness trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon;
Alpine Trail in Lane County is one of them. All through the summer at Alpine Trail temperatures are typically in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Alpine
Trail are in the 30's. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go.
Briefly about the general area:
If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Central Cascade Range. Errin Campground is a great local campground; get yourself
into a kayak and hit Willamette River - Middle Fork. Alpine Trail is a great place to visit for more than one day, Casey's Riverside Park is a great place to camp nearby; let's not forget Short Creek which is a stream that you may stumble upon during your stay.
Windy Pass is
a great place to have a look at in the vicinity of Alpine Trail, and High Prairie is a great place here at Alpine Trail. Any time is a magnificent time at Alpine Trail if you go for the outdoors. There are some pleasant whitewater spots on Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork; McLane Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth checking out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7767, Longitude -122.4974
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.8375, Longitude -122.4838
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2291 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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3 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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36 miles away
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User input for Alpine Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Alpine Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Alpine Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 13 miles away
       
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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36 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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37 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Alpine Trail. |
| | Trails Near Alpine Trail:
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Tire Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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McKinley Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1580 feet elevation difference |
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Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference |
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Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
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Cabin Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
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Sourgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference |
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Larison Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Alpine Trail:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Fall Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Alpine Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 3 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 36 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 36 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 37 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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