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| | The French Creek Trail has been bypassed by logging roads at lower elevations. The trail now starts at about 4000 ft. on the way to Byar's Peak. There are some boulders on the road, one in particular had barely enough room to get by. Great views of Detroit area and Three Sisters from the ridge. Says J. D. Adams
Backcountry trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of those is French Creek Trail in Marion County. Oregon is a great spot for outdoors people. Backcountry trekking in Oregon is something that is always fun |
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to do. Hitting the backpacking trails is always an exciting thing to do, and French Creek Trail in Marion County, Oregon is a really wonderful site to spend some time. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. French Creek Trail is a two ended hiking and backpacking
| | trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. French Creek Trail is a wet place that gets much precipitation; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is mostly the driest month. French Creek Trail is not very close to Albany-Lebanon at all, but many people like to backcountry walk here to be close to the wilderness. Different parts of this backcountry hiking trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts | |
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of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. The hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the fresh air. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This hiking
trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant hiking trail for experienced hikers in wonderful shape. This is a great outdoors hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Each backcountry hiking trail
in Oregon has its own unique loveliness. Being 17.8 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. French Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,067 feet which is a higher than average number. At French Creek Trail all through the summertime months highs are
in the 70's, and the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, frequently in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at French Creek Trail dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. This trek should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got
all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
French Creek is a glorious place to pop by; a nice place to camp here at French Creek Trail is B and B Rentals. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Camping is available at Detroit Lake State Park; Pansy
Basin is a glorious site to check out. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting things in the Central Cascade Range. Put some time aside to spend at Terrace Spring since you're here at French Creek Trail, and Beachie Saddle is also a great site to explore.
Some of the water
close by flows, like Marten Creek; whitewater paddling is perfect on Santiam River - North. Whohoo, so much amusing stuff in one place! French Creek Trail is excellent! In case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Breitenbush River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.7429, Longitude -122.156
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.783, Longitude -122.2081
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4067 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to French Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near French Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Marion County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near French Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near French Creek Trail:
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Beachie Trail, Marion County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 1518 feet elevation difference |
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Rocky Top Trail, Marion County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 526 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Lakes Trail, Marion County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 888 feet elevation difference |
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Whetstone Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1456 feet elevation difference |
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Volcano Trail, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference |
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Mother Lode Trail, Marion County
County
, 7 miles away, 10.7 hiking miles, 3313 feet elevation difference |
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Molalla Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1285 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near French Creek Trail:
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) |
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Elkhorn Creek, -blank- County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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| | Hotels Near French Creek Trail:
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All Season's Motel, Detroit
, 2 miles away |
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Lakeside Motel, Detroit
, 2 miles away |
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Detroit Motel, Detroit
, 2 miles away |
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Oak Park Motel & Trailer Park, Gates
, 17 miles away |
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Red Fox Motel, Estacada
, 28 miles away |
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31 miles away
