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| | We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Kerby Peak Trail in Josephine County, Oregon is the great outdoors at its best. Every single Oregon wilderness hiking trail has its own unique splendor. Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. Some parts of this great outdoors trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backpacking, it is the magnificent thing to do. The warmest time |
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of the year brings highs in the 80's to Kerby Peak Trail. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Kerby Peak Trail. There are so many hiking trails in this vicinity.
| | There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This wilderness hiking trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a tremendous challenge. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Kerby Peak Trail is a long tour away from Grants Pass, but it sure is a a good backcountry hiking trail. With its 24 | |
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miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Kerby Peak Trail gets a lot of water; December is the wettest month with most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Hiking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon, and Kerby Peak Trail is one of them,
and it's in Josephine County. This hike should take you about 3.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Kerby Peak Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,668 feet which is a higher than average number. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail,
so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The delightful wilderness hiking trails of the Klamath Mountains are a really good way to spend quality time in the wilderness.
Briefly
about the general area:
Camping at Lake Selmac RV Resort is always a fine experience; Cherry Flat is a great place to stretch your legs a bit.
Just can't get enough of the Klamath Mountains. Dry Creek flows through this vicinity, and Oregon Caves National Monument is a
delightful local destination. If you're here at Kerby Peak Trail, you could pop by North Fork Deer Creek, and a short spree to Tiger Springs is always worthwhile. This place, Kerby Peak Trail, it definitely has so much outdoors amusing stuff. Willow Spring is an inspiring spot
to go to while you're here, and there are some good whitewater spots on Illinois River.
And if that's not enough there's a load more cool stuff to do in the Klamath Mountains. If you're popping by Kerby Peak Trail from Grants Pass, you won't be the only one, and if you feel
like a little side spree, try Lost Canyon. Kerby Peak Trail is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Country Hills Resort is a delightful local campground, and a pleasant spree to Cedar Flat is a good way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.2552, Longitude -123.4557
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.2062, Longitude -123.3769
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 24 miles
Total climbing distance = 10.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 24 miles
Total climbing distance = 10.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 3668 feet
Riverside Inn, Grants Pass
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13 miles away
As the largest hotel on the Rogue River-Riverside Inn resort and conference center is a preferred location for lodging needs in the area. The Inn boasts spacious guestrooms -all of them with private b...
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Holiday Inn Express GRANTS PASS, Grants Pass
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14 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Grants Pass is conveniently located at the junction of Interstate 5 and the Redwood Hwy (Hwy 199). Our lodging offers you easy access to Rogue River thrills, antique shopping, ...
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User input for Kerby Peak Trail, Klamath Mountains, Josephine County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Grants Pass, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grants Pass, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Kerby Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Kerby Peak Trail, Klamath Mountains, Josephine County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kerby Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Kerby Peak Trail:
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Oregon Caves Trail, Josephine County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Mountain Trail, Josephine County
County
, 7 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1760 feet elevation difference |
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Limestone Trail, Josephine County
County
, 7 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2926 feet elevation difference |
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Grayback Clapboard Trail, Josephine County
County
, 9 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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East Fork Sucker Creek Trail, Josephine County
County
, 9 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 3375 feet elevation difference |
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Althouse Trail, Josephine County
County
, 10 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 369 feet elevation difference |
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Bolan Lake Trail, Josephine County
County
, 10 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 563 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Kerby Peak Trail:
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Illinois River, Josephine County
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Highway 199 to Miami Bar) |
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Indian Creek Klamath Tributary, Siskiyou County
County
, 21 miles away, Class III - 7.6 miles long (confluence South and East Fork to Klamath River) |
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Grave Creek, Josephine County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (Six Miles to confluence With Rogue River) |
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Elk Creek, Siskiyou County
County
, 24 miles away, Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River) |
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Trace Creek, Siskiyou County
County
, 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Bear Pen Creek to Klamath River) |
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| | Hotels Near Kerby Peak Trail:
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Riverside Inn, Grants Pass
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express GRANTS PASS, Grants Pass
, 14 miles away |
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Sweet Breeze Inn, Grants Pass
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Grants Pass Inn, Grants Pass
, 14 miles away |
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Grants Pass Travelodge, Grants Pass
, 14 miles away |
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14 miles away
