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| | Oregon has lots of outdoors endeavors. Going for a backcountry hike here in Oregon is always an enjoyable thing to do. Trails are delightful and plentiful in Oregon, and Calapooya Trail in Douglas County is one of them. Because Calapooya Trail is very far away from modern life, when you spend some time backcountry backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 1,869 feet, and that is about average. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. |
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Put on your backcountry backpacking shoes, and hit the wilderness trail, Calapooya Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is just what you need. This is a vicinity covered with lots of wilderness hiking trails. All through the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's
| | at Calapooya Trail, and the night is slightly cooler of course, usually in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows through the wintertime for Calapooya Trail tend to be in the 20's. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these peaks. There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. The time needed for this trek is roughly 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. A great deal | |
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of rainfall falls at Calapooya Trail; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is July. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you
go. This is a long backcountry hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. With its 6.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry hike. Calapooya Trail is a mid-length wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good
wilderness hiking trail for experienced trekkers in splendid shape. Calapooya Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. Calapooya Trail is a two ended backcountry
hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
You just can't picture the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Central Cascade
Range has to offer. Charlie Creek is in close proximity to Calapooya Trail and is always a joy to check out; a trip to Umpqua Hot Springs will fill your spirit with perfect feelings. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this location. Paddling on Copland Creek is so much fun, and
camping is available at Slim Chance Campground.
Deer Creek Diversion Dam is worth taking a look at since you're here, and a spree to Upper Mountain Meadows rejuvenates the soul. Having a nice time in the Central Cascade Range is trouble-free. Take a little visit to Karen Creek
while you're here at Calapooya Trail, and drift down the rapids of Hills Creek in a kayak.
Camping at Camas Creek Campground is always a great experience; everyone loves Thorn Prairie.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.3391, Longitude -122.3453
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.358, Longitude -122.3561
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1869 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Calapooya Trail. |
| | Trails Near Calapooya Trail:
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Mountain Meadows Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1752 feet elevation difference |
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Pig Iron Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2153 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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Perry Butte Way, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1801 feet elevation difference |
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Bradley Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1195 feet elevation difference |
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Dog Prairie Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2782 feet elevation difference |
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Cinder Prairie Way, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 3151 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Calapooya Trail:
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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