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| | There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them is worth backpacking. Crater Trail is to be found a pretty lengthy trip from Medford, but many people like to backcountry hike here to be next to the fresh air. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is so much fun. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is a region covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. Some parts of this wilderness trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness trail, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very |
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different from other parts of it. Being 4.4 miles long it's an average length wilderness trail. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon
| | is a must. The time needed for this walk is roughly 4 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. An average amount of precipitation falls at Crater Trail; November is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The length of Crater Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant great outdoors hiking trail for the average person looking for a brilliant adventure. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Crater Trail. | |
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During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Crater Trail. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Crater Trail in Jackson County,
Oregon is a nice selection. The hiking and backpacking trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountains. This is a one trailhead backcountry trail, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry hike. There are many fine hiking trails in Oregon; Crater
Trail in Jackson County is one of them. This hiking and backpacking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Crater Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,571 feet, and that is higher than average.
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Having a delightful time in the Southern Cascade Range is painless. Why not camp at Saddle Campground since you're here at Crater Trail. Camping at Crater Trail is delightful fun, Upper South Fork Campground is a delightful local campground, and Salt Fork Fourbit Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth visiting.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 42.4815, Longitude -122.3377
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2571 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 Crater Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Crater Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County, Oregon
Local climate location: PROSPECT 1 miles away
      
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
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28 miles away
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| | Trails Near Crater Trail:
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Cat Hill Way, Jackson County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2014 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Ponds Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Mosquito Fish Lake Trail, Jackson County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference |
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Dead End Trail, Jackson County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 1311 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Rock Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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Mount McLoughlin Trail, Klamath County
County
, 5 miles away, 14 hiking miles, 4813 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 19, County
County
, 5 miles away, 99.3 hiking miles, 3756 feet elevation difference |
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Rocky Point Station Lodging, Klamath Falls
, 16 miles away |
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Prospect Historical Hotel, Prospect
, 18 miles away |
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 22 miles away |
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Union Creek Resort, Prospect
, 24 miles away |
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Aspen Inn Motel, Fort Klamath
, 26 miles away |
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