Oregon hiking trails - Goss Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County

   
  Every single Oregon backpacking trail is gorgeous in its own way. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Goss Trail in Jackson County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. It's a long drive from Medford to Goss Trail, but it is a fine hiking and backpacking trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. With its 3.8 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type backcountry walk. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local
    forest authorities before you head out. Goss Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. There are backpacking trails all over Oregon, and one of these is Goss Trail in Jackson
County. Summertime highs at Goss Trail frequently tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Goss Trail. Goss Trail gets a common amount of rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the wilderness. Goss Trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent wilderness hiking trail for the average person  
looking for an excellent adventure. This is not a very long hiking trail but it's always pleasant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Backcountry trekking here in the Southern Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is an outstanding way to spend some time. There's not much difference in elevation along Goss Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. The total elevation difference for Goss Trail is 680 feet which is lower than average. This hike shouldn't take more than 3 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are not too many wilderness hiking trails in this area.

Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight stay Saddle Campground is a great spot to camp. Don't leave Goss Trail without first paying a visit to Misfit Spring, and a wonderful site like Parker Meadows here at Goss Trail is too good to miss.
These mountains rock, just check out all the enjoyable things to do in the Southern Cascade Range. Why not camp at Upper South Fork Campground since you're here at Goss Trail; stopping by Crater Lake National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.5847, Longitude -122.3584
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.5776, Longitude -122.3273
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Total elevation difference: 680 feet


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Upper South Fork Campground, Jackson County, 3 miles away
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 National Parks Near Goss Trail:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 22 miles away
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 Lakes Near Goss Trail
Grassy Pond, Jackson County , 4 miles away

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