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| | We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Dinner Ridge Way in Lane County, Oregon is just the location. When you're here in Oregon backpacking along one of its backpacking trails is something that is always fun to do. It's a lengthy drive from Eugene-Springfield to Dinner Ridge Way, but what a tremendous location for backcountry hiking it is. This is a backcountry hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Every single Oregon backpacking trail is beautiful in its own way. The length of this trail is |
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on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious wilderness hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 2.5 days normally, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do
| | the job. This area 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. Being 15.4 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. These trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a nice way to explore these mountains. This part of Oregon has a nice deal of available outdoors activities. This trail has a total elevation difference of 4,056 feet which is higher than average. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress | |
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differently at different elevations. Dinner Ridge Way gets a good deal of water; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. There are so many good backpacking trails for backpacking in Oregon; Dinner Ridge Way in Lane County is
one of them. This trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. There are so many wilderness hiking trails in this area. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
For the duration of the summertime months at Dinner Ridge Way highs are usually in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows through the wintertime for Dinner Ridge Way tend to be in the 30's.
Briefly
about the general area:
You should explore Larison Cove when you're here at Dinner Ridge Way; hey, Spot Creek is a glorious local stream. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Central Cascade Range.
You simply should have a thing about
Dinner Ridge Way. Holland Meadows is a fine spot here at Dinner Ridge Way, and there's whitewater on Brice Creek for all you adrenaline junkies. Moonfalls is a beautiful place to have a look at while you're at Dinner Ridge Way, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try
Gray Creek. That right there is a heap of amusing stuff already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. There are some wonderful whitewater spots on Willamette River - Middle Fork, and Errin Campground is a great campground nearby.
Don’t forget to visit Sand Prairie if you're here at Dinner Ridge Way, and you can stay the night at Oakridge Mobile Home Park.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.6689, Longitude -122.4353
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.6675, Longitude -122.5733
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 4056 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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4 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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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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37 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...
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User input for Dinner Ridge Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Dinner Ridge Way. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Dinner Ridge Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 6 miles away
       
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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37 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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38 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dinner Ridge Way. |
| | Trails Near Dinner Ridge Way:
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Packard Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 2844 feet elevation difference |
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Larison Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference |
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Rocky Point Way, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2915 feet elevation difference |
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Grass Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 341 feet elevation difference |
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Holland Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference |
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Johnson Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1607 feet elevation difference |
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Willamette Divide Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dinner Ridge Way:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Champion Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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| | Hotels Near Dinner Ridge Way:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 4 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 37 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 37 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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