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| | Many miles from the least distant settlement you have Gordan Peak Trail, and it's one of those sites where backpacking is wonderful. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Gordan Peak Trail in Linn County, Oregon is a brilliant site for getting out. Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There is only one |
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trailhead, so in and out is the way to hike it normally. The total elevation difference for this trail is 441 feet which is a lower than average number. Even though this is not a very long backcountry hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something
| | happens. With its 4.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length trail. There's not much difference in elevation along the trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. While visiting this region in Oregon it's a tremendous idea to go backcountry trekking too. Every Oregon hiking and backpacking trail is different from the others. Trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these mountains. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 4 hours, but you never know stuff | |
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could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are so many magnificent hiking and backpacking trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon, and Gordan Peak Trail in Linn County is one of them. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. All through
the long summer days at Gordan Peak Trail highs are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Gordan Peak Trail tend to be in the 30's. Gordan Peak Trail
is a wet place that gets a large amount of rain; most of the rain falls during December; July is the month with the least moisture. The length of this great outdoors hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail good for
the average backcountry walker looking for an exciting adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
Looking for some flowing water? Try Single Creek; soar down the rapids of Santiam River - Middle in a kayak.
Camping is available at Tombstone Prairie Campground, and
get wet paddling on Santiam River - North. These mountains rock, just look at all the cool stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. If you came for an overnight stay Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park is a glorious spot to camp, and why not take a little visit to Scar Creek if you're here.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5679, Longitude -122.1162
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 441 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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34 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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40 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with 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 Gordan Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gordan Peak Trail. |
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Swamp Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 981 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 1980 feet elevation difference |
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Straight Creek Cat Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 612 feet elevation difference |
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Coffin Mountain Trail, Linn County
County
, 6 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 194 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Gordan Peak Trail:
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - Middle, Linn County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Gordan Peak Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 34 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 40 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 40 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 43 miles away |
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