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| | Every hiking trail in Oregon is different from the others. Backpacking here in Oregon is always an exciting thing to do. Backpacking and hiking trails are splendid and plentiful in Oregon; Bunchgrass Trail is one of them, and it's in Lane County. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the wilderness. Bunchgrass Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. There |
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are so many wilderness trails in this neighborhood. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day hike, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 2,141 feet, and that is about average. And keep in mind that there
| | could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This backpacking and hiking trail is a backpacking and hiking trail of pleasant length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious wilderness trail for experienced backcountry hikers in nice shape. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Bunchgrass Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a really wonderful place to spend some time. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Many miles | |
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from the nearest urban center you have Bunchgrass Trail, and backcountry backpacking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is a glorious place to do that. Being 11 miles long; it's a long trail. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very
pleasant way to see these mountaintops. Bunchgrass Trail frequently gets lots of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is November; July is the month with the least moisture. During the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at Bunchgrass Trail. When the night sets
in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Bunchgrass Trail night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. 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.
Briefly about the general area:
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Central Cascade Range. Cottonwood Spring is always fun to check out, and there are some great whitewater spots
on Salmon Creek. High Prairie is a pretty spot any time of year, and getting to Tumble Creek from Bunchgrass Trail is trouble-free.
So much entertaining stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just tremendous. There's so much to do here at Bunchgrass Trail that you need to camp
here for a while, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a tremendous location for that. Stay the night at Oakridge RV Park, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Needle Creek. I don't want to stop, cause I'm havin' a great time here at Bunchgrass Trail. Shady Gap is a great
spot to have a look at close to Bunchgrass Trail; do put some time aside to spend at Salmon Falls if you're here at Bunchgrass Trail.
A pleasant visit to Crabapple Prairie is a splendid way to spend an afternoon, and there's whitewater on Salt Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7385, Longitude -122.4175
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.7373, Longitude -122.3293
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 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 = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
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 = 4.6 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 = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2141 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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8 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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45 miles away
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User input for Bunchgrass 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 Bunchgrass Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bunchgrass Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 11 miles away
       
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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45 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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46 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bunchgrass Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bunchgrass Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bunchgrass Trail:
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Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference |
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Shitepoke Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference |
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Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference |
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Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference |
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Owl Cabin Way, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference |
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Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference |
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Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bunchgrass Trail:
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 2 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
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Bunchgrass Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 45 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 45 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 46 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 46 miles away |
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