Oregon hiking trails - Flat Creek Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County

   
  Here in Oregon hiking is a good way to spend some time. Flat Creek Trail is a long tour away from Medford, but backcountry trekking along this hiking trail is very fun. There are many glorious hiking trails in Oregon, and one of these is Flat Creek Trail in Jackson County. The hiking and backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Being 5 miles long it's an average length
    hiking and backpacking trail. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is an area covered with lots of great outdoors trails. This wilderness hiking trail is not that long but you
should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Flat Creek Trail in Jackson County, Oregon is just what you need. Flat Creek Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Each hiking trail in Oregon has its own unique loveliness. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 4.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. As long as you like  
the great outdoors you will like Oregon. Flat Creek Trail is a mid-length wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine great outdoors trail for the average person looking for a fine adventure. The wilderness hiking trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountains. High temperatures at Flat Creek Trail all through the warm months are in the 80's, and the overnight is a little cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 40's with temperatures at Flat Creek Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Flat Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 229 feet which is a lower than average number. Flat Creek Trail is a two ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.

Briefly about the general area:
Crater Lake National Park is a good location in close proximity to Flat Creek Trail, and there are some delightful whitewater spots on Rogue River - North Fork. If you come at the right time of year, Rogue River - North Fork offers some glorious whitewater, and if you came for an overnight stay Mountain Home Mobile Village is a great location to camp.
Why not stop by close by Flat Creek if you're here at Flat Creek Trail. Yep, outdoors fun things truly is plentiful here in the Southern Cascade Range. It's a great idea to visit Union Creek, it's close to Flat Creek Trail, and Prospect Rv Park is a delightful campground nearby.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.8897, Longitude -122.4646
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.9186, Longitude -122.4585
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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

Total elevation difference: 229 feet


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 Trails Near Flat Creek Trail:
Anderson Mountain Trail, Douglas County County , 3 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1906 feet elevation difference
Union Creek Trail, Jackson County County , 3 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 412 feet elevation difference
Sandstone Trail, Douglas County County , 4 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference
Umpqua Rogue Trail, Douglas County County , 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Flat Creek Trail:
Mountain Home Mobile Village, Prospect, 8 miles away
Prospect Rv Park, Prospect, 8 miles away
Cliff Lake Campground, Douglas County, 9 miles away
Buckeye Lake Campground, Douglas County, 9 miles away
Neal Springs Campground, Douglas County, 10 miles away
 Whitewater Near Flat Creek Trail:
Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge)
Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County County , 6 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park)
Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake)
Jackson Creek, Douglas County County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp)
 National Parks Near Flat Creek Trail:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 23 miles away
 Hotels Near Flat Creek Trail:
La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City , 36 miles away
Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland , 37 miles away
Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland , 39 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ASHLAND, Ashland , 39 miles away
Super 8 Ashland, Ashland , 39 miles away

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