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| | Put on your backcountry hiking shoes, and hit the wilderness trail, Horse Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the place. A long trip parts Bend from Horse Creek Trail, but backcountry hiking along this wilderness trail is very enjoyable. Here in the good state of Oregon trekking is a great idea. The high level of rain makes Horse Creek Trail a rather wet spot; during December this region sees the most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Oregon; Horse Creek Trail in Lane County is one of |
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them. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some backcountry backpacking. Throughout the months of summer here at Horse Creek Trail, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while
| | the cold winter nights at Horse Creek Trail are in the 20's. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. These backpacking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backpacking trail is a very long backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for an excellent challenge. | |
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There are so many wilderness hiking trails in this area. The backpacking and hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Horse Creek Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be
backcountry trekking it in and back out. There are plenty of backcountry hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique prettiness. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day trek, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. With its 19 miles of walking
distance; it's considered a longer trek. This is a long backcountry trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for this hiking and backpacking trail is 1,426 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Island
Meadow is a pleasant spot here at Horse Creek Trail, and Corral Draw is another tremendous spot to pop by close by. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this spot. A wonderful location like Mink Lake Basin here at Horse Creek Trail is too great to miss, and Horse Creek is a nice
whitewater spot close by.
Wright Spring is an inspiring location to pop by while you're here. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Horse Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at East Lake Resort and RV Parks. Be careful coming to the Central Cascade Range, you
might not ever wanna go back home again. A short journey to Honey Creek Falls is always worthwhile. There's so much to do here at Horse Creek Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Upper Campground is a delightful place for that. That right there is a load of amusing stuff
already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. Looking for some flowing water? Try James Creek.
Mesa Creek is a splendid local stream; if you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Squaw Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9829, Longitude -121.8097
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 1426 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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24 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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26 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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User input for Horse Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Horse Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Horse Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Horse Creek Trail:
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Park Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 980 feet elevation difference |
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Nash Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2132 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 1359 feet elevation difference |
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Island Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 704 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 427 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 21, County
County
, 4 miles away, 105.1 hiking miles, 3920 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Horse Creek Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 26 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Horse Creek Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 26 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 31 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 32 miles away |
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