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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the wilderness. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. There are many splendid backcountry trails in Oregon, and one of those is Happy Prairie Way in Douglas County. The total elevation difference for Happy Prairie Way is 2,706 feet which is a higher than average number. For the period of the summer months at Happy Prairie Way highs are ordinarily in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. For the period of the wintertime |
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this spot gets highs in the 40's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Happy Prairie Way fall into the 20's. 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. Happy Prairie Way is a wet spot that gets a great deal of precipitation; December is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Happy Prairie Way goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This walk shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Happy Prairie Way is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Don’t forget | |
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to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Because Happy Prairie Way is very isolated from modern life, when you backcountry trek it you're always having a great time. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? Happy Prairie Way in Douglas
County, Oregon is just the place. Happy Prairie Way is a mid-length trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry hiking trail nice for the average backcountry trekker looking for a cool adventure. Being 5.8 miles long it's an average length hiking
trail. Every single Oregon backcountry trail is different from the others. The beautiful trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in the wilderness. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding area. Happy Prairie
Way has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
This site, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors exciting stuff. Chuckle Springs
is a scenic spot to pop by while you're at Happy Prairie Way. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Happy Prairie Way has to offer, you can camp at Diamond Lake RV Park. Tumblebug Creek is a scenic stream that is worth checking out, and Happy Prairie Way is a fine site
to visit for more than one day, Camas Creek Campground is a fine site to camp nearby.
Don't forget to take a great little journey to Royal Creek, and float down the rapids of Hills Creek in a kayak. Happy Prairie is right here at Happy Prairie Way; a short spree to Indigo Springs
is always worthwhile. So many amusing things to do at Happy Prairie Way, so little time. A good place to stop at right next door to Happy Prairie Way is Paddys Valley.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.4561, Longitude -122.2394
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.4837, Longitude -122.2494
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2706 feet
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| | Trails Near Happy Prairie Way:
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McGowan Mountain Way, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2074 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2998 feet elevation difference |
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Swift Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 2139 feet elevation difference |
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Juniper Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 558 feet elevation difference |
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Diamond Peak Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1462 feet elevation difference |
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