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| | Far from civilization you stumble on Dead Mountain Trail, and what a glorious place for backcountry backpacking it is. There are hiking trails all over Oregon; among these are Dead Mountain Trail in Lane County. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Dead Mountain Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a glorious place for getting out. This trail has a total elevation difference of 2,108 feet which is about average. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Now |
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this backcountry hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. With its 10.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long backpacking and hiking trail. Some parts of Dead Mountain Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, and
| | that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. The high level of rainfall makes Dead Mountain Trail a reasonably wet spot; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Dead Mountain Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine wilderness hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in tremendous shape. The warmest time of the year at Dead Mountain Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and | |
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all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this spot gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Dead Mountain Trail. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This
part of Oregon is always a diversion to stop by during backcountry hiking season. There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and
fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Here in the delightful state of Oregon backcountry backpacking is so much fun. This trail has two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Great outdoors trails like
this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops.
Briefly about the general area:
Paddling on Salt Creek is so much fun, and a pleasant journey to Major Prairie is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Man, is there loads of fun stuff
to do in the Central Cascade Range. Eagle Butte Creek is a stream that you may stumble upon while you're here; Dead Mountain Trail is in the neighborhood of Devils Canyon which is without doubt worth a visit.
And if that's not sufficient, there's heaps more to do near Dead
Mountain Trail. Wall Creek flows through this region; Christy Creek has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby. So many fun things to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too great to be true. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Dead Mountain Trail has to offer,
you can camp at Oakridge Mobile Home Park. Stay the night at Oakridge RV Park, and a spree to Warm Springs will fill your soul with fine feelings.
Do set aside some time for Christy Flats if you're here at Dead Mountain Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Salmon Falls if you're here at Dead Mountain Trail.
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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
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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13 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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49 miles away
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| | 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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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 13 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 49 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 49 miles away |
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49 miles away
