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| | There are numerous backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has something unique to offer. When you're here in Oregon backcountry hiking along one of its backpacking and hiking trails is so much fun. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? BVD Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is a great spot for getting out. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some backcountry trekking. The length of BVD Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a great challenge. |
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Being 6.4 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail. This hiking and backpacking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very delightful way to see these mountaintops.
| | BVD Trail commonly gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is regularly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over Oregon, and one of those is BVD Trail in Douglas County. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Some parts of BVD Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. The | |
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total elevation difference for BVD Trail is 2,801 feet, and that is higher than average. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. High temperatures at BVD Trail throughout
the summer months are in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 40's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows through the wintertime for BVD Trail tend to be in the 30's. You should count on this hike taking about 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could
go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. It's a long trip from Medford to BVD Trail, but backcountry backpacking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is a great spot to do that. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is just one of a
large number of hiking trails in this vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
This is such a wonderful river. If you come at the right time of year, Steamboat Creek offers some great whitewater. A spree to Bear Wallow rejuvenates the spirit, and you can stay the night
at Weeping Rock Campground.
You just should like the Central Cascade Range. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Copland Creek; BVD Trail is a wonderful place to camp, Big Twin Lakes Campground is a wonderful place.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.2129, Longitude -122.542
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2801 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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27 miles away
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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44 miles away
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User input for BVD Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to BVD Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near BVD Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near BVD Trail. |
| | Trails Near BVD Trail:
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Copeland Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 1 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 3234 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Lakes Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference |
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Deception Way, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference |
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Black Rock Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 926 feet elevation difference |
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Spring Mountain Way, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 4292 feet elevation difference |
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Grassy Ranch Trail, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 684 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near BVD Trail:
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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Umpqua River - North, Douglas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near BVD Trail:
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Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park
, 13 miles away |
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Union Creek Resort, Prospect
, 18 miles away |
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Prospect Historical Hotel, Prospect
, 24 miles away |
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Dogwood Motel, Idleyld Park
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 27 miles away |
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44 miles away
