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| | It's a long trip from Medford to Jackson Creek Trail, but there's splendid natural beauty awaiting you here along it. Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Jackson Creek Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is just the location. If you are in Oregon during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. This is not a very long hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Jackson Creek Trail typically gets a good deal of rainfall; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain; |
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July is the month with the least moisture. Jackson Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,219 feet, and that is about average. Being 5.8 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail. Jackson Creek Trail is a normal length backcountry trail having an average number
| | of uphill miles which makes this wilderness trail wonderful for the average walker looking for an amusing adventure. There's not much difference in elevation along Jackson Creek Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. The striking backcountry trails of the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountains. All through the warmest time of the year, highs regularly are in the 80's at Jackson Creek Trail, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the period of the winter highs | |
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are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Jackson Creek Trail drop into the 30's. Every single Oregon great outdoors trail is well worth a walk. This is just one of a large number of wilderness trails in this area. When you're here in Oregon trekking
along one of its great outdoors trails is so much fun. The time needed for this trek is roughly 5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if
you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Jackson Creek Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. There are many glorious great outdoors
trails in Oregon, and Jackson Creek Trail in Douglas County is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the cool things close to Jackson Creek Trail. Jackson Creek is a good whitewater spot in close proximity to Jackson Creek Trail,
and Crater Lake National Park is a very perfect location to have a look at. All the outdoors fun things in the Southern Cascade Range will keep you coming back over and over. A great place for whitewater paddling in the neighborhood of Jackson Creek Trail is Rogue River - North
Fork. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Southern Cascade Range. Gale Creek is close to Jackson Creek Trail and is always a delight to check out, and a perfect place to camp here at Jackson Creek Trail is Buckeye Lake Campground. A pleasant visit to Pup Prairie is a brilliant
way to spend an afternoon, and a visit to Grasshopper Spring will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings. Take a little tour to Highrock Creek while you're here at Jackson Creek Trail, and camping is available at Cliff Lake Campground. It's always delightful to explore Sadie Spring, and Grasshopper Meadow is a good site to stretch your legs a bit.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.0278, Longitude -122.4987 - - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.0407, Longitude -122.4598 - - Directions and Road Map

Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.9 miles Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.9 miles Total climbing distance = .3 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.8 miles Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.8 miles Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1219 feet

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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36 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
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40 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Jackson Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Jackson Creek Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon

Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 11 miles away

           
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
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43 miles away
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Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford
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43 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Jackson Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Jackson Creek Trail:
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Fish Lake Trail, Douglas County
County
, 1 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2685 feet elevation difference |
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Sandstone Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Anderson Mountain Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1906 feet elevation difference |
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Umpqua Rogue Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1122 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Jackson Creek Trail:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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| | Hotels Near Jackson Creek Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 36 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
, 40 miles away |
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 43 miles away |
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Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford
, 43 miles away |
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Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford
, 44 miles away |
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