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| | Relatively far from Albany-Lebanon you run into Gold Point Trail, but it is one of many fine hiking and backpacking trails in this area. Great great outdoors hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and one of these is Gold Point Trail in Lane County. Each great outdoors hiking trail in Oregon has something unique to offer. Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The stunning hiking trails |
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of the Central Cascade Range are a very good way to see these highlands. Being 5.8 miles long it's a mid length walk. This is a one trailhead backcountry hiking trail, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
| | There are not too many great outdoors hiking trails in this region. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a wonderful great outdoors hiking trail for the average person looking for a wonderful adventure. Gold Point Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; November is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. This walk shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Different parts of this hiking trail are at | |
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very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the hiking and backpacking trail, Gold Point Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a really fine location to spend
some time. Summertime at Gold Point Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Gold Point Trail temperatures
fall to the 30's. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,706 feet which is higher than average. Here in Oregon backcountry backpacking is always an exciting thing to do. Gold Point Trail is not that long but it's always magnificent to bring some emergency
supplies, you never know what could happen.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a perfect time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. If you came to camp Oakridge RV Park is a great place to do that, and whitewater paddling is fine
on Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork.
Camping at Oakridge Mobile Home Park is always a good experience, and there's some flowing water close by, PK Creek is a stream you can explore while here. Marine Creek is close to Gold Point Trail and is always a joy to have a look at; paddling on Christy Creek is so much fun.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9536, Longitude -122.4676
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Total elevation difference: 2706 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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11 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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Village Inn, Springfield
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38 miles away
The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a...
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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 Gold Point Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Gold Point Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LEABURG 5 miles away
      
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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39 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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39 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gold Point Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gold Point Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Gold Point Trail:
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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Quartz Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Gold Point Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 11 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 39 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 39 miles away |
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Holiday Inn EUGENE NORTH-SPRINGFIELD, Springfield
, 41 miles away |
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