Oregon hiking trails - Cinder Prairie Way, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County

   
  Each one of the many backcountry hiking trails of Oregon is different from the others. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is such a magnificent thing to do. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Cinder Prairie Way in Douglas County, Oregon is a glorious selection. This wilderness hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Cinder Prairie Way is 10 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails.
    This wilderness hiking 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. High temperatures at Cinder Prairie Way through the warm months are in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are
in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cinder Prairie Way are in the 30's. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is a glorious way to spend some time. The length of this wilderness hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Cinder Prairie Way mostly gets a good deal of precipitation; all through November this region sees the  
most rain, and July is when it's the driest. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Cinder Prairie Way is relatively isolated from the closest town, and it's one of those spots where backcountry hiking is great. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 8.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The gorgeous wilderness hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. This wilderness hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness hiking trail. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Oregon, and among these are Cinder Prairie Way in Douglas County. Cinder Prairie Way has a total elevation difference of 3,151 feet which is higher than average.

Briefly about the general area:
Soar down the rapids of Steamboat Creek in a kayak; why not camp at Slim Chance Campground if you're here at Cinder Prairie Way. Cinder Prairie Way beyond doubt is in the middle of a beautiful outdoors paradise. Spring Creek is a glorious spot to take a look at.
Picture Rock Prairie is a good place, and do put some time aside to spend at Soda Springs while you're here at Cinder Prairie Way. And if that's not enough there's plenty more cool stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Visit Slide Creek while you're here at Cinder Prairie Way, and locations like Bulldog Prairie are glorious to have a look at. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Get wet paddling on Copland Creek, and a perfect place to camp here at Cinder Prairie Way is Camas Creek Campground.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.354, Longitude -122.4243
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Total in and out hiking length = 10 miles

Total climbing distance = 4 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 8.5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 3151 feet


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 Trails Near Cinder Prairie Way:
Perry Butte Way, Douglas County County , 1 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1801 feet elevation difference
Boulder Creek Trail, Douglas County County , 2 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 3222 feet elevation difference
Bradley Trail, Douglas County County , 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1195 feet elevation difference
Bristow Trail, Douglas County County , 4 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference
Mountain Meadows Trail, Douglas County County , 5 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1752 feet elevation difference
Spring Mountain Way, Douglas County County , 5 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 4292 feet elevation difference
Grassy Ranch Trail, Douglas County County , 5 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 684 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Cinder Prairie Way:
Camas Creek Campground, Douglas County, 6 miles away
Slim Chance Campground, Douglas County, 8 miles away
Weeping Rock Campground, Douglas County, 8 miles away
River View RV Park, Idleyld Park, 11 miles away
Big Twin Lakes Campground, Douglas County, 11 miles away
 Whitewater Near Cinder Prairie Way:
Copland Creek, Douglas County County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua)
Steamboat Creek, Douglas County County , 13 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls)
Steamboat Creek, Douglas County County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground)
Hills Creek, Lane County County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Brice Creek, Lane County County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
 National Parks Near Cinder Prairie Way:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 32 miles away
 Hotels Near Cinder Prairie Way:
Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park , 19 miles away
Arbor Inn, Oakridge , 20 miles away
Oakridge Motel, Oakridge , 20 miles away
Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge , 20 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Cinder Prairie Way
Skipper Lakes, Douglas County , 2 miles away
Loletta Lakes, Douglas County , 3 miles away

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