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| | Going for a backcountry trek here in Oregon never gets boring. If you are in Oregon during backcountry trekking season you have to go backcountry trekking. Flat Creek Trail is a long journey away from Medford, but you always have a magnificent time when you're backcountry hiking along it. High temperatures at Flat Creek Trail throughout the long summer days are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Flat Creek Trail are in the 30's. |
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At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Flat Creek Trail is 5 miles long it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. Flat Creek Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency
| | supplies just in case something happens. Oregon has plenty of good hiking trails, and Flat Creek Trail in Jackson County is one of them. Flat Creek Trail is a mid-length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail good for the average trekker looking for an exciting adventure. The total elevation difference for Flat Creek Trail is 229 feet, and that is lower than average. Hitting the hiking and backpacking trails is always an amusing thing to do, and Flat Creek Trail in Jackson County, Oregon is the | |
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great outdoors at its best. Flat Creek Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding area. All the water falling down from the sky makes Flat Creek Trail a wet place; November
is when you get the most rain here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. You should count on this walk taking about 4.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Flat Creek Trail stays roughly
within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own unique attractiveness. Hiking trails like this one here in the Southern Cascade Range are
the best way to enjoy these peaks.
Briefly about the general area:
Some close by water includes Flat Creek; a spree to Crater Lake National Park is worthwhile. Prospect Rv Park is a delightful campground nearby.
Mountain Home Mobile Village is a good local campground,
and there are some fine whitewater spots on Rogue River - North Fork. This site, the Southern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors exciting stuff. Take a little journey to Union Creek if you're here at Flat Creek Trail, and there's whitewater on Rogue River - North Fork for all you adrenaline people.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.8897, Longitude -122.4646
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.9186, Longitude -122.4585
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 229 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 Flat Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Flat Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Flat Creek Trail:
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Anderson Mountain Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1906 feet elevation difference |
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Union Creek Trail, Jackson County
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 412 feet elevation difference |
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Sandstone Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Umpqua Rogue Trail, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Flat Creek Trail:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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| | Hotels Near Flat Creek Trail:
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La Quinta Inn Suites White City, White City
, 36 miles away |
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 37 miles away |
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
, 39 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
, 39 miles away |
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
, 39 miles away |
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39 miles away
