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| | Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is a must. Hiking and backpacking trails are good and plentiful in Oregon; one of them being Chimney Peak Trail in Linn County. Each trail in Oregon is pretty in its own way. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Now, this is roughly a 3-day trek, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Chimney Peak Trail gets a lot of water; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is July. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is always an |
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amusing thing to do. Chimney Peak Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally. This great outdoors trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts
| | of the great outdoors trail. This is one of many trails in the surrounding region. Chimney Peak Trail is a long drive away from Albany-Lebanon, but it is a glorious hiking trail. The wilderness trails of the Central Cascade Range are a very delightful way to see these summits. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Chimney Peak Trail in Linn County, Oregon is a glorious place for getting out. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 2,987 feet, and that is higher than average. With its 19 miles of walking distance; | |
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it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Summertime highs at Chimney Peak Trail typically tend to be in the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's; overnight lows in the 30's for Chimney Peak Trail. Keep in mind
that this is a long backcountry trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Chimney Peak Trail is a wilderness trail of delightful length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
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about the general area: Red Heifer Pass is a wonderful place to stop at close to Chimney Peak Trail, and a journey to Bloody Point is always a great idea. And if that's not enough there's heaps more enjoyable things to do in the Central Cascade Range. Get yourself into a kayak
and hit Santiam River - Middle; Chimney Peak Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Detroit Lake State Park is a great local campground. Chimney Peak Trail in fact is in the middle of a lovely outdoors paradise. McNabb Falls is always fun to check out, and Little
Meadows is a picturesque place any time of year. If you come at the right time of year, Canal Creek offers some great whitewater, and getting to West Fork McQuade Creek from Chimney Peak Trail is easy. Now, you may think that's heaps but there's even more amusing stuff to do here
in the Central Cascade Range. Take a little visit to Gregg Creek since you're here at Chimney Peak Trail, and camping at Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park is always a great experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5765, Longitude -122.3038 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 2987 feet

Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity
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39 miles away
The Rodeway Inn hotel is located 15 miles east of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy the quiet country setting. Relax in our indoor pool and hot tub or workout in our exercise room. We offer cable with HBO and ESPN...
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
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42 miles away
This Sandy, Oregon hotel is an interior corridor hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Oregon Zoo at Washington Park. Enjoy beautiful mountain view...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Chimney Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Chimney Peak Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon

Local climate location: SCOTTS MILLS 4 miles away

           
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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43 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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Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton
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43 miles away
Oregon Garden Resort boasts a main lodge, which houses meeting space for corporate meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions and conferences. The restaurant and lounge is also located in the main ...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Chimney Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Chimney Peak Trail:
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Minniece Point Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference |
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Cool Camp Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1258 feet elevation difference |
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Volcano Trail, Linn County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference |
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Swamp Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 981 feet elevation difference |
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Gordan Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 441 feet elevation difference |
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Three Creek Trail, Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2298 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Trail, Linn County
County
, 11 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 1980 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Chimney Peak Trail:
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Santiam River - Middle, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Canal Creek, Linn County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek) |
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Quartzville Creek, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) |
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Canyon Creek, -blank- County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) |
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| | Hotels Near Chimney Peak Trail:
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity
, 39 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 43 miles away |
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Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton
, 43 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 43 miles away |
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