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| | There are backcountry trails all over Oregon; one of those is Kitson Ridge Trail in Lane County. Here in the glorious state of Oregon backcountry hiking never gets boring. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Kitson Ridge Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a tremendous site for getting out. Kitson Ridge Trail is a great outdoors trail of delightful length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice backpacking and hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in great shape. All through the |
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summertime highs here at Kitson Ridge Trail reach the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Kitson Ridge Trail are in the 30's. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2 days normally, so
| | better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Different parts of this hiking trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 3,666 feet which is a higher than average number. Great outdoors trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. This is a long backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This is a two-ended backcountry | |
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hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Kitson Ridge Trail is a rather wet spot frequently with lots of rainfall; the wettest
month of the year is usually November, that's the one that rains the most while July is usually the driest month. Every backcountry trail in Oregon is different from the others. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the great outdoors. It's a long trip from Eugene-Springfield
to Kitson Ridge Trail, but you always have a tremendous time when you're backcountry hiking along it. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. With its 12.6 miles
of walking distance; it's longer than many hiking trails. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this area.
Briefly about the general area:
Some of the water nearby flows, like Shady Creek, and a great place for whitewater paddling is
Salmon Creek. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. A visit to Kitson Ridge Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Cottonwood Spring; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Tumble Creek.
A trip to nearby Larison Cove
is very relaxing. There's so much to do here at Kitson Ridge Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a fine place for that. At this river you will always have a good time. A good place near Kitson Ridge Trail is Shady Gap, and a pleasant tour
to Crabapple Prairie is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon. So many entertaining things to do here at Kitson Ridge Trail, too great to be true. A short spree to Salmon Falls is always worthwhile. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Kitson Ridge Trail has to offer,
you can camp at Oakridge RV Park.
So much exciting stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just mind-blowing. Get your heart pumping on the great whitewater of Salt Creek, and High Prairie is a stunning location any time of year. This river has so much to offer.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7264, Longitude -122.4358
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.6946, Longitude -122.3433
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3666 feet
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7 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kitson Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Kitson Ridge Trail:
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Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
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Shitepoke Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference |
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Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference |
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Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference |
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Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference |
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Owl Cabin Way, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference |
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Larison Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Kitson Ridge Trail:
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Kitson Ridge Trail:
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 5 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 5 miles away |
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 7 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 7 miles away |
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Riverside Inn, Walterville
, 26 miles away |
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45 miles away
