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| | You'll have to go far from Albany-Lebanon to get to Chimney Peak Trail, but It's always fun to hike here. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Chimney Peak Trail in Linn County, Oregon is just what you need. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some backpacking. There are so many hiking and backpacking trails in this area. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors trail is 2,987 feet, and that is higher than average. At Chimney Peak Trail throughout the summer highs are in the 70's. For the period |
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of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 40's with temperatures at Chimney Peak Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the
| | way to walk it normally. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Chimney Peak Trail is a wilderness trail of splendid length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a tremendous challenge. Hiking trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; Chimney Peak Trail in Linn County is one of them. The wilderness trails of the Central Cascade Range are a good way to explore these mountains. | |
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Chimney Peak Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backcountry hike should take you about 3 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. There are numerous backpacking
and hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is worth backcountry hiking. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. All the water falling down from the sky makes Chimney Peak Trail a wet site; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the
year is July. Backpacking here in Oregon is so much fun. Chimney Peak Trail is 19 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight stay Detroit Lake State Park is a delightful place to camp,
and don't forget to have a look at Bloody Point since you're here. And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park is a magnificent campground nearby, and whitewater paddling is perfect on Canal Creek.
Just can't get
enough of the Central Cascade Range. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Santiam River - Middle; Red Heifer Pass is certainly a splendid site to explore. Chimney Peak Trail truly is in the middle of a delightful
outdoors paradise. Gregg Creek is a nice local stream, and a tour to Chimney Peak Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at McNabb Falls.
West Fork McQuade Creek is a nice spot to visit, and you have to certainly dedicate some time to Little Meadows while you're here at Chimney Peak Trail.
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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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Chimney Peak Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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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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