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| | When was the last time you got out in the fresh air a bit? Gearhart Trail in Klamath County, Oregon is just what you need. In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Here in Oregon hiking is a great way to spend some time. Different parts of Gearhart Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors trail could be very different from other parts of it. This backcountry walk should take you about 3.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions |
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or closures before you go. With its 23.8 miles of walking distance; it's a long great outdoors trail. Gearhart Trail gets very little rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Brilliant backcountry hiking
| | trails in Oregon are in abundance, and one of these is Gearhart Trail in Klamath County. There are plenty of backcountry hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Southern Cascade Range are a very wonderful way to see these peaks. All through the warm months at Gearhart Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to | |
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Gearhart Trail. Gearhart Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an outstanding trail for experienced trekkers in wonderful shape. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,196 feet, and that is about average.
This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Gearhart Trail is very far from the nearest
great town, and it sure is a a good hiking trail. This is one of a very small number of trails in this region. This region 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.
Briefly about
the general area:
Why not camp at Dairy Creek Campground if you're here at Gearhart Trail; Head of River Spring is a pretty place to check out while you're at Gearhart Trail. Hole Creek is a nice local stream; a trip to Wagon Wheel Flat revitalizes the soul.
All the outdoors
exciting stuff in the Southern Cascade Range will keep you coming back time and again. Looking for some flowing water? Try Wagon Wheel Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay North Creek Campground is a good place to camp. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining stuff
close to Gearhart Trail. Quartz Mountain Pass is a pleasant place to spend some time at. Everybody loves Lee Thomas Meadow, and a short trip to Boulder Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.4609, Longitude -120.8014
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.5468, Longitude -120.8527
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 23.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 10 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 23.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 10 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2196 feet
Fremont Inn, Lakeview
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38 miles away
We are located in Lakeview, known as the tallest town in Oregon at an elevation of 4820 feet, in Oregons Outback. We are close to the airport, businesses and many different activities and attractions ...
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Best Western Skyline Motor Lodge, Lakeview
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38 miles away
This pet friendly Lakeview, Oregon hotel provides convenient access to the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge, the Old Perpetual Geyser and the Warner Mountain Ski area. Whether traveling to Southeast Or...
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User input for Gearhart Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Klamath Falls, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Klamath Falls, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Gearhart Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gearhart Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gearhart Trail. |
| | Trails Near Gearhart Trail:
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Whisky Spring Trail, Lake County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2527 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Spring Trail, Lake County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1575 feet elevation difference |
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Hanan Trail, Lake County
County
, 10 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 862 feet elevation difference |
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Fremont Inn, Lakeview
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Skyline Motor Lodge, Lakeview
, 38 miles away |
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Budget Inn - Lakeview, Lakeview
, 38 miles away |
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38 miles away
