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| | Hitting the backpacking trails is always a fun thing to do, and Dead Mountain Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the spot. Backpacking trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; Dead Mountain Trail in Lane County is one of them. Here in Oregon backcountry backpacking is something that is always fun to do. Summertime highs at Dead Mountain Trail mostly tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Dead Mountain Trail dipping |
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down into the 30's through winter nights. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
| | Many miles from the nearest settlement you have Dead Mountain Trail, and when you backcountry trek it you're always having a great time. The delightful backpacking and hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. 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. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,108 | |
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feet which is about average. Dead Mountain Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The length of this backpacking and hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it
a wonderful backpacking and hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in great shape. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. Dead Mountain Trail mostly gets a lot of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month is July. This is
a backcountry hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. With its 10.4 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 1.5 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all
the stuff you need. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own unique prettiness.
Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just explore all the exciting stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. A good place like Christy Flats here
at Dead Mountain Trail is too magnificent to miss; Salmon Falls is an inspiring spot to stop at during your stay. This river has so much to offer. Eagle Butte Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit; Oakridge RV Park is a perfect campground here.
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completely must have a thing about the Central Cascade Range. Devils Canyon is next to Dead Mountain Trail and is undeniably a splendid spot to go to. Man, is there loads of entertaining stuff to do next to Dead Mountain Trail. You should undeniably dedicate some time to Major
Prairie while you're here at Dead Mountain Trail, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Salt Creek. A short journey to Warm Springs is always worthwhile; Dead Mountain Trail is a great site to camp, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a great site.
There's some flowing water nearby, Wall Creek is a stream you can take a look at during your stay, and get dripping wet paddling on Christy Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.8141, Longitude -122.3365
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.8451, Longitude -122.2869
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2108 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dead Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dead Mountain Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dead Mountain Trail:
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Roosevelt Way, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 2210 feet elevation difference |
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Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference |
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Shitepoke Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference |
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Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference |
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Owl Cabin Way, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference |
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Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
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Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dead Mountain Trail:
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Dead Mountain Trail:
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 11 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 11 miles away |
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 13 miles away |
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Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River
, 18 miles away |
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