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| | Kelsay Way is not very next to Klamath Falls at all, but it is a brilliant escape from the town. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Kelsay Way in Douglas County, Oregon is a brilliant place for getting out. There are many great hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon; one of them being Kelsay Way in Douglas County. The striking backcountry hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a splendid way to explore these highlands. Every Oregon hiking and backpacking trail has something unique to offer. This is |
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a vicinity covered with lots of backcountry hiking trails. Sometimes this great outdoors trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Kelsay Way temperatures are typically in
| | the 80's while night lows are typically in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Kelsay Way night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. Kelsay Way gets a good deal of water; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most while July is mostly the driest month. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Here in Oregon hiking is always an amusing thing to do. With its 12.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This is a | |
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two-ended backpacking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Kelsay Way has a total elevation difference of 2,161 feet which is about average. This part of Oregon is always
a joy to stop at during trekking season. Some parts of Kelsay Way are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backcountry hiking trail is a backcountry hiking trail of magnificent
length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is a long great outdoors trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Now, this is roughly a 2-day trek, so better have
big backpack to fit all the stuff you need.
Briefly about the general area:
All year is a great time in the Central Cascade Range if you go for the outdoors. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Kelsay Way has to offer, you can camp at Diamond Lake RV Park,
and Pumice Flat is a pretty place any time of year. Windigo Pass is close to Kelsay Way and is a great location, and Kelsay Way is a magnificent place to visit for more than one day, Lake Lucile Campground is a magnificent place to camp nearby.
So many exciting things to do
here at Kelsay Way, too good to be true. Some nearby water includes Bradley Creek. Slim Prairie is a fine location to stretch your legs a bit; do pay a visit to Crater Lake National Park if you're here at Kelsay Way. A journey to Crystal Springs will fill your spirit with pleasant feelings, and Warrior Creek is near Kelsay Way and is always a pleasure to take a look at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.3126, Longitude -122.1138
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.3699, Longitude -122.0812
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2161 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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34 miles away
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
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44 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Klamath Falls, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kelsay Way. |
| | Trails Near Kelsay Way:
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Calamut Way, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 595 feet elevation difference |
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Windy Pass Way, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 10.5 hiking miles, 1518 feet elevation difference |
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Sawtooth Way, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1284 feet elevation difference |
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Windigo Way, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 738 feet elevation difference |
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Maidu Lake Way, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 2026 feet elevation difference |
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Timpanogas Way, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 432 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 20, County
County
, 5 miles away, 85 hiking miles, 3344 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Kelsay Way:
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 23 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Kelsay Way:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 34 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 44 miles away |
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