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| | There are many brilliant backcountry trails in Oregon; one of them being Grasshopper Trail in Lane County. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Going for a walk here in Oregon is always an enjoyable thing to do. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Grasshopper Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the site. Grasshopper Trail gets a lot of water; throughout December this area sees the |
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most rain; the driest month is July. Sometimes this trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This backcountry trek should take you about 3 days, so it's a good thing if your backpack is big
| | enough to do the job. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with 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. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Keep in mind that this is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The picturesque hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a glorious way to explore these | |
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hills. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Oregon is a glorious spot for backcountry walkers. Being 20.4 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 2,109 feet which
is about average. High temperatures at Grasshopper Trail during the summertime are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 40's, and overnight lows at Grasshopper Trail during the winter regularly sink into the 20's.
Grasshopper Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. Grasshopper Trail is a very long way away from modern life, and what a good site for trekking it is.
Briefly
about the general area:
So many entertaining things in the Central Cascade Range, just mind-blowing. A fine site close to Grasshopper Trail is Box Canyon, and do check out Fisher Creek if you're here at Grasshopper Trail.
Don't forget to take a great little visit to Grasshopper
Creek, and North Prairie is a pleasant spot to check out. That right there is loads already, but it continues; Grasshopper Trail has it all. It's always great to stop by Beeler Spring, and there's whitewater on McKenzie River - South Fork for all you adrenaline rush seekers. Camping
at Echo Campground is always a perfect experience, and get your heart beating on the fine whitewater of Horse Creek.
Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing things in the Central Cascade Range. Grasshopper Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Twin Springs Campground is a great local campground, and a spree to Salt Rock Prairie revives the soul.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.9038, Longitude -122.2122
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.9055, Longitude -122.0836
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 20.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 20.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 2109 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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25 miles away
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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42 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Grasshopper Trail. |
| | Trails Near Grasshopper Trail:
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Hiyu Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1264 feet elevation difference |
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Blair Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 960 feet elevation difference |
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Rebel Rock Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3608 feet elevation difference |
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Tuckta Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 3174 feet elevation difference |
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Winchester Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 1421 feet elevation difference |
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Salmon Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1173 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Grasshopper Trail:
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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Quartz Creek, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) |
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| | Hotels Near Grasshopper Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 25 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 45 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 46 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 46 miles away |
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