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| | There are hiking trails all over Oregon, and one of these is Cat Hill Way in Jackson County. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Cat Hill Way in Jackson County, Oregon is the fresh air at its best. It's a lengthy trip from Medford to Cat Hill Way, but it is a good refuge from the town. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. When you're here in Oregon backcountry backpacking along one of its hiking |
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trails is so much fun. Cat Hill Way is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This is one of many trails in the surrounding area. Oregon has lots of outdoors pastimes. Cat Hill Way goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need
| | to dress differently at different elevations. The amount of rainfall that falls at Cat Hill Way is in the neighborhood of the national average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that rains the most; July on the other hand is the driest. The total elevation difference for Cat Hill Way is 2,014 feet, and that is about average. Cat Hill Way is a mid-length hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an excellent challenge. | |
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You should count on this hike taking about 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This hiking and backpacking trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Backpacking
here in the Southern Cascade Range is a really good way to spend quality time in nature. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. With its 9 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail. Each hiking trail in Oregon is different
from the others. High temperatures at Cat Hill Way through the warm months are in the 80's, and the night is a little colder of course, ordinarily in the 40's. All through the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cat Hill Way.
Briefly
about the general area:
Yep, outdoors amusing stuff truly is bountiful here in the Southern Cascade Range. There's some flowing water close by, Gypsy Fork is a stream you can go to during your stay; going to Crater Lake National Park is just something you need to do if you
haven't yet. So many enjoyable things near Cat Hill Way, just tremendous. If you came for an overnight stay Upper South Fork Campground is a great place to camp; do set aside some time for McKee Basin while you're here at Cat Hill Way.
If you want a brilliant time in the great
outdoors just come on up to the Southern Cascade Range. Don’t forget to have a look at Buck Basin while you're here at Cat Hill Way, and Misfit Spring is a striking place to have a look at while you're at Cat Hill Way. Gypsy Spring is a tremendous local attraction, and Swan Creek
is one of the streams close by that might be worth stopping at.
Why not camp at Saddle Campground while you're here at Cat Hill Way; whitewater paddling is good on Rogue River - North Fork.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.529, Longitude -122.2963
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.4943, Longitude -122.3229
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2014 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Cat Hill Way. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Cat Hill Way, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County, Oregon
Local climate location: PROSPECT 3 miles away
      
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
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30 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cat Hill Way. |
| | Trails Near Cat Hill Way:
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Twin Ponds Trail, Klamath County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Rock Trail, Klamath County
County
, 2 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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Crater Trail, Jackson County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2571 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Canyon Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference |
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Goss Trail, Jackson County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 680 feet elevation difference |
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Red Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 5 miles away, 10.3 hiking miles, 1759 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cat Hill Way:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 19 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
, 19 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Cat Hill Way:
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 24 miles away |
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
, 30 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
, 30 miles away |
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
, 30 miles away |
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Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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