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| | You'll need to go far from Bend to get to Elk Creek Trail, but if you're looking for a splendid place to go backcountry hiking, this is a splendid pick. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is an outstanding way to spend some time. Hitting the great outdoors hiking trails is always an amusing thing to do, and Elk Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the place. Through the warm months at Elk Creek Trail temperatures are frequently in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime this site gets highs |
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in the 40's, and night lows at Elk Creek Trail through the wintertime typically sink into the 20's. This backpacking and hiking trail is a very long backpacking and hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail tremendous for
| | hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Elk Creek Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. You should count on this trek taking about 9 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Elk Creek Trail is a pretty wet site typically with lots of precipitation; most of the rain falls through December while July is ordinarily the driest month. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way | |
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to enjoy these highlands. Oregon is a wonderful outdoors state. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding area. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Each one of the many backpacking
and hiking trails of Oregon has its own character. Hiking and backpacking trails are brilliant and plentiful in Oregon; Elk Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Lane County. With its 10.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. This is a one trailhead wilderness
trail, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and back out. Some parts of this great outdoors hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other
parts of it. The total elevation difference for Elk Creek Trail is 2,067 feet which is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Be careful coming to the Central Cascade Range, you might not ever want to go back home again. Reilly Meadows is a perfect location to
check out, and McKenzie River - South Fork has a magnificent whitewater paddling spot close by. Camping at East Lake Resort and RV Parks is always a good experience, and why not take a little journey to Elk Creek while you're here.
That right there is a lot of enjoyable stuff
already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. Elk Creek Trail is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Twin Springs Campground is a pleasant local campground; in case you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on
Horse Creek. But wait, there's more to do near Elk Creek Trail. A visit to Corral Flat rejuvenates the spirit, and getting to Bull Creek from Elk Creek Trail is uncomplicated.
While staying at Elk Creek Trail you could always explore Corral Draw, and a short trip to Bill Gott Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9471, Longitude -122.0354
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Total elevation difference: 2067 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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33 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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35 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Elk Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Elk Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: MC KENZIE BRIDGE R S 9 miles away
      
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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35 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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36 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Elk Creek Trail. |
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Dealy Way, Lane County
County
, 0 miles away, 11.8 hiking miles, 2050 feet elevation difference |
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Packsaddle Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 14.8 hiking miles, 3646 feet elevation difference |
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Lakeside Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 16 hiking miles, 2351 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 21, County
County
, 6 miles away, 105.1 hiking miles, 3920 feet elevation difference |
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Olallie Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference |
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Park Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 980 feet elevation difference |
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Mud Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, 19 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elk Creek Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) |
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Blue River, Linn/ Lane County
County
, 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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| | Hotels Near Elk Creek Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 33 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 35 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 35 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 37 miles away |
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