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| | Can’t wait to get out in nature, Blue Lake Trail in Linn County, Oregon is just the location. Oregon is a good site for outdoors people. Every Oregon hiking trail has its own unique beauty. Relatively far from Bend you come across Blue Lake Trail, but great outdoors trails like these are magnificent. When you're here in Oregon hiking along one of its hiking trails is a glorious way to spend some time. Blue Lake Trail is 13.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other |
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parts of the hiking and backpacking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 2,356 feet which is an average number. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
| | For the duration of the summertime at Blue Lake Trail temperatures are mostly in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Blue Lake Trail. There are hiking trails all over Oregon; among these are Blue Lake Trail in Linn County. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Lots of rain falls at Blue Lake Trail; the wettest month of the year is generally | |
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December, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very good way to
see these summits. Blue Lake Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This backcountry hike should take you about 2 days, so better have big backpack to fit all
the stuff you need. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry trek it normally. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
What a location this is for outdoors folks. Why not check
out close by Jack Creek if you're here at Blue Lake Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Gatch Falls. That right there is loads of entertaining stuff already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. If you came for an overnight stay Cold Springs
Resort is a fine location to camp, and nearby you discover Minto Pass which is a good place to go to.
Camping is available at Trout Lake Campground, and get wet paddling on Santiam River - North. A perfect location like Eight Lakes Basin here at Blue Lake Trail is too fine
to miss; whitewater paddling is brilliant on Marion Creek. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Central Cascade Range. Marion Falls is an inspiring spot to pop by during your stay.
Don’t forget to take a look at Marion Flats if you're here at Blue Lake Trail, and if you're here, you could take a look at Eight Lakes Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5765, Longitude -121.8938
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2356 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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18 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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25 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Blue Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Blue Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Blue Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Blue Lake Trail:
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Marion Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 1 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1692 feet elevation difference |
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Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference |
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Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference |
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Minto Pass Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference |
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Duffy Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 1541 feet elevation difference |
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Turpentine Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 2018 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Blue Lake Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Metolius River, Jefferson County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) |
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| | Hotels Near Blue Lake Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 25 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 38 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 39 miles away |
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27 miles away
