Oregon hiking trails - Grasshopper Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

   
  No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the fresh air. Many miles from the most adjacent urban center you have Grasshopper Trail, and it sure is a a glorious backpacking and hiking trail. Backpacking in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. Different parts of Grasshopper Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Each one of the many trails of Oregon is worth backpacking. The total elevation difference for this trail is 2,109
    feet which is about average. There are so many backcountry trails in this area. Grasshopper Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. 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. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Great outdoors trails are wonderful and plentiful in Oregon; among these are Grasshopper Trail in Lane County. All the water falling down from the sky makes Grasshopper Trail a wet location; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Grasshopper Trail all through the summer months are in the 80's with overnight lows in the  
40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Grasshopper Trail dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. This backcountry trail is a very long backcountry trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice backcountry trail for experienced trekkers in brilliant shape. This is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Grasshopper Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just what you need. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these mountains. Grasshopper Trail is 20.4 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. This hike should take you about 3 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.

Briefly about the general area:
You simply have to like the Central Cascade Range. This is such a great river. Soar down the rapids of Horse Creek in a kayak; a fine spot to camp here at Grasshopper Trail is Echo Campground.
These mountains rock, just explore all the entertaining stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Take a little tour to Grasshopper Creek if you're here at Grasshopper Trail; Beeler Spring is a perfect local attraction. What a location this is for outdoors people. Don’t forget to stop at North Prairie since you're here at Grasshopper Trail; Grasshopper Trail is near Box Canyon which is definitely worth going to. You ought to certainly dedicate some time to Salt Rock Prairie since you're here at Grasshopper Trail, and camping at Twin Springs Campground is always a wonderful experience.
Some nearby water includes Fisher Creek, and get drenched paddling on McKenzie River - South Fork.

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

Total elevation difference: 2109 feet


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 Trails Near Grasshopper Trail:
Hiyu Trail, Lane County County , 4 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1264 feet elevation difference
Blair Lake Trail, Lane County County , 4 miles away,  13.4 hiking miles, 960 feet elevation difference
Rebel Rock Trail, Lane County County , 5 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3608 feet elevation difference
Tuckta Trail, Lane County County , 5 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Trail, Lane County County , 6 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 3174 feet elevation difference
Winchester Trail, Lane County County , 7 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 1421 feet elevation difference
Salmon Creek Trail, Lane County County , 7 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1173 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Grasshopper Trail:
Twin Springs Campground, Lane County, 3 miles away
Echo Campground, Lane County, 13 miles away
Patio RV Park, Blue River, 14 miles away
Mc Kenzie River Trailer/rv Court, Blue River, 17 miles away
Lazy Days Mobile Park, Blue River, 17 miles away
 Whitewater Near Grasshopper Trail:
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Horse Creek, Lane County County , 12 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River)
Christy Creek, Lane County County , 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
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)
Lookout Creek, -blank- County County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River)
 National Parks Near Grasshopper Trail:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 50 miles away
 Hotels Near Grasshopper Trail:
Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River , 15 miles away
Arbor Inn, Oakridge , 23 miles away
Oakridge Motel, Oakridge , 23 miles away
Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge , 25 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 25 miles away
 Lakes Near Grasshopper Trail
Winchester Lake, Lane County , 5 miles away
Devils Lake, Lane County , 6 miles away

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