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| | Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Blue Canyon Trail in Klamath County, Oregon is an excellent choice. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Oregon. There are so many brilliant backcountry hiking trails for hiking in Oregon, and one of these is Blue Canyon Trail in Klamath County. This is a long backcountry trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The total elevation difference for Blue Canyon Trail is 763 feet which is lower than average. Blue Canyon Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry |
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hike. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. You should count on this trek taking about 9 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This wilderness hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes
| | this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an outstanding challenge. There are so many wilderness hiking trails in this area. These wilderness hiking trails here in the Southern Cascade Range are a really splendid way to spend quality time in the wilderness. With its 10 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer trek. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Backcountry trekking in Oregon | |
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is so much fun. There's not much difference in elevation along the backpacking and hiking trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking and hiking trail. Blue Canyon Trail is a long drive away from Klamath Falls, but if you're looking for an excellent
place to go trekking, this is an excellent choice. Every single Oregon backcountry hiking trail is well worth a hike. An average amount of rain falls at Blue Canyon Trail; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
The warmest time of the year at Blue Canyon Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows at Blue Canyon Trail through the wintertime frequently fall into
the 20's.
Briefly about the general area:
What a location this is for outdoors folks. Blue Canyon Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Saddle Campground is a glorious local campground. That right there is lots of amusing things already but it goes on,
the Southern Cascade Range has it all. It's always magnificent to explore Christis Spring, and there's whitewater on Rogue River - North Fork for all you thrill seekers.
Do set aside some time for Buck Basin while you're here at Blue Canyon Trail, and a wonderful place to camp
here at Blue Canyon Trail is Upper South Fork Campground. Gypsy Spring is a great local attraction, and why not check out nearby Long Creek since you're here at Blue Canyon Trail. A pleasant journey to McKee Basin is a perfect way to spend an afternoon, and don't forget to take a fine little spree to Swan Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 42.5288, Longitude -122.2964
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Total elevation difference: 763 feet
Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
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27 miles away
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
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32 miles away
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User input for Blue Canyon Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Klamath Falls, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Klamath Falls, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Blue Canyon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Blue Canyon Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon
Local climate location: PROSPECT 5 miles away
      
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
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33 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Blue Canyon Trail. |
| | Trails Near Blue Canyon Trail:
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Blue Rock Trail, Klamath County
County
, 1 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Klamath County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1813 feet elevation difference |
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Red Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 2 miles away, 10.3 hiking miles, 1759 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Ponds Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Cat Hill Way, Jackson County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2014 feet elevation difference |
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Four Mile Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 434 feet elevation difference |
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Wickiup Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 2089 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Blue Canyon Trail:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 21 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 21 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 24 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Blue Canyon Trail:
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 27 miles away |
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
, 33 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, Klamath Falls
, 35 miles away |
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