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| | There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a backcountry trek. Backpacking here in Oregon is a brilliant idea. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Bristow Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is a magnificent choice. The great outdoors trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Oregon; Bristow Trail in Douglas County is one of them. The length of Bristow Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes |
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it a wonderful trail for experienced trekkers in perfect shape. There's not much difference in elevation along Bristow Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Bristow Trail gets a large amount of water; all through the month of November you get
| | the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. While visiting this area in Oregon it's a nice idea to go backcountry trekking too. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. High temperatures at Bristow Trail through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; night lows in the 30's for Bristow Trail. Bristow Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,267 feet which is about average. This is an area | |
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covered with lots of trails. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 1.5 days normally, so it's a nice thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking 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. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Bristow Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Bristow
Trail is very far from the least distant great town, and backcountry backpacking it is nice pleasure any time. Being 11 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails.
Briefly about the general area:
Be careful coming to the Central Cascade Range, you might not ever
want to go home again. Yeah, come up here to the Central Cascade Range for a wonderful time. If you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Steamboat Creek, and a short tour to Dome Spring is always worthwhile.
Weeping Rock Campground is
a great campground nearby, and don’t forget to pop by Picture Rock Prairie since you're here at Bristow Trail. Slim Chance Campground is a pleasant local campground; Copland Creek is a good whitewater spot close by. So many exciting things to do at Bristow Trail, so little time.
Illahee Spring is a gorgeous site to check out while you're at Bristow Trail, and a quick journey to North Fork Indian Creek is absolutely a great idea.
Bulldog Prairie is a good place here at Bristow Trail, and while you're here, you could stop at Deadwood Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.4559, Longitude -122.4621
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.3998, Longitude -122.4889
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1267 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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16 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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43 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...
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User input for Bristow Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bristow Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bristow Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bristow Trail:
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Boulder Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3222 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Camp Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.9 hiking miles, 3991 feet elevation difference |
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Cinder Prairie Way, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 3151 feet elevation difference |
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Perry Butte Way, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1801 feet elevation difference |
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Grassy Ranch Trail, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 684 feet elevation difference |
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Staley Ridge Trail, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2524 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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| | Whitewater Near Bristow Trail:
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Bristow Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 16 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 43 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 44 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express COTTAGE GROVE, Cottage Grove
, 44 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 44 miles away |
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44 miles away
