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| | We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Gobel Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the spot. Gobel Creek Trail is very far from the most adjacent full-scale city, and it's one of those spots where trekking is great. In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. The beautiful backpacking and hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a glorious way to explore these hills. High temperatures at Gobel Creek Trail throughout the summertime months are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. |
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The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Gobel Creek Trail are in the 30's. The backpacking and hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking and hiking
| | trail. Gobel Creek Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. With its 1.2 miles of walking distance it's shorter than many backpacking and hiking trails. Every single Oregon backpacking and hiking trail has its own unique attractiveness. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 1 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over Oregon; one of these is Gobel Creek Trail in Lane County. And | |
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keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Gobel Creek Trail is a very short backpacking and hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail perfect for the average backcountry hiker looking for a cool
adventure. This great outdoors trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. Gobel Creek Trail is a pretty wet spot typically with a good deal of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is July.
The total elevation difference for this great outdoors trail is 632 feet which is lower than average. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. There are not too many backpacking trails in this
vicinity. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is the brilliant thing to do.
Briefly about the general area:
A good place to camp here at Gobel Creek Trail is Oakridge Mobile Home Park. In case you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling
on Hills Creek; Gobel Creek Trail is wonderful enough to spend more than a day at, Oakridge RV Park is a wonderful local campground.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things in the Central Cascade Range. A perfect place for whitewater paddling in the neighborhood of Gobel Creek Trail is Salt Creek, and a short trip to Cottonwood Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.7269, Longitude -122.3194
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 1.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 632 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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12 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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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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49 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gobel Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gobel Creek Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Gobel Creek Trail:
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Gobel Creek Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 12 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 49 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 50 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 50 miles away |
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50 miles away
