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| | Every Oregon great outdoors trail has something unique to offer. Oregon has plenty of great great outdoors trails, and among these are Gold Point Trail in Lane County. Hitting the backcountry hiking trails is always a cool thing to do, and Gold Point Trail in Lane County, Oregon is such a glorious site. Gold Point Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. Different parts of Gold Point Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Backpacking |
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in Oregon is a magnificent idea. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Gold Point Trail is situated a quite long drive from Albany-Lebanon, but backcountry trekking it is tremendous merriment any time. Gold Point Trail has a total elevation
| | difference of 2,706 feet which is higher than average. With its 5.8 miles of walking distance it's a mid length hike. This backcountry trail is not that long but it's always magnificent to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Oregon is a brilliant place for outdoors folks. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are not too many hiking trails in this area. The great outdoors trails of the Central Cascade Range are a very | |
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magnificent way to see these mountaintops. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The length of this great outdoors trail is about average with an average
amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect hiking trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure. Summertime highs at Gold Point Trail mostly tend to be in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come
with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Gold Point Trail are in the 30's. Gold Point Trail gets a large amount of water; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Briefly about the general area:
Some nearby water includes Marine Creek; you can stay the night at Oakridge RV Park.
If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. There are some great whitewater spots on Christy Creek. You'll need more than a day to discover
everything Gold Point Trail has to offer, you can camp at Oakridge Mobile Home Park. If you come at the right time of year, Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork offers some magnificent whitewater, and PK Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth stopping at.
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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
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11 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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38 miles away
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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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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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39 miles away
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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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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 39 miles away |
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Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST, Springfield
, 41 miles away |
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Courtyard By Marriott Eugene Springfield, Springfield
, 41 miles away |
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