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| | Every Oregon great outdoors trail is well worth a trek. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Helen Creek Way in Lane County, Oregon is a glorious pick. There are so many magnificent great outdoors trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon, and among these are Helen Creek Way in Lane County. For the period of the warm days of summer here at Helen Creek Way, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's while night lows are typically in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the |
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winter at Helen Creek Way temperatures drop to the 20's. There are so many backpacking and hiking trails in this vicinity. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the wilderness. Backpacking
| | and hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. You should count on this hike taking about 8.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 2,969 feet which is a higher than average number. Helen Creek Way is a wilderness trail of wonderful length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for | |
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advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a good challenge. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Some parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are much higher
up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking and hiking trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Helen Creek Way a wet place; December is the month
that gets the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Backpacking here in Oregon is always an amusing thing to do. Many miles from the least distant city you have Helen Creek Way, and It's always amusing to backcountry trek here. With its 10 miles of walking distance; it's
considered a longer trek. Helen Creek Way is a two ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not pop by nearby Last Creek if you're here at Helen Creek
Way, and a good spot like Wolf Prairie here at Helen Creek Way is too good to miss. Any time is a good time at Helen Creek Way if you like the outdoors. Float down the rapids of Hills Creek in a kayak.
If you come at the right time of year, Salt Creek offers some great whitewater;
Fuji Meadow is a great site here at Helen Creek Way. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. Salt Creek Falls is a wonderful local attraction, and camping at Shelter Cove Resort is always a splendid experience. Don't forget to
take a perfect little trip to Petite Creek, and Helen Creek Way is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Twin Springs Campground is a pleasant local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7076, Longitude -122.156
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.6783, Longitude -122.156
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2969 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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22 miles away
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
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47 miles away
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| | Trails Near Helen Creek Way:
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Verdun Way, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 949 feet elevation difference |
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High Divide Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1321 feet elevation difference |
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Cupit Mary Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 1105 feet elevation difference |
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Wolf Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2543 feet elevation difference |
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Fuji Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2523 feet elevation difference |
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Pinto Mountain Way, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 829 feet elevation difference |
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Salmon Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1173 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Helen Creek Way:
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Helen Creek Way:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 47 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 50 miles away |
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50 miles away
