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| | Wilderness trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; Lake Way is one of them, and it's in Lane County. Finally, trekking time is here again, and Lake Way in Lane County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,337 feet which is an average number. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry trek. It's a lengthy drive from Bend to Lake Way, but |
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what an outstanding spot for trekking it is. The lovely backcountry hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a very great way to see these hills. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Lake Way temperatures are typically in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly
| | in the 40's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Lake Way are in the 20's. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of trails. With its 14.8 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. Lake Way commonly gets much precipitation; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. | |
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Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Lake Way stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Now, this is roughly a 2-day walk, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
When you're here in Oregon hiking along one of its hiking trails is a wonderful way to spend some time. Oregon is a good spot for outdoors people. The length of Lake Way is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail splendid for hard core
backpackers looking for adventure. This is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
That right there is lots of amusing stuff already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. If you want a little side
spree, try Corral Draw, and Elk Lake Springs is always fun to check out. Any time is a good time at Lake Way if you have a thing about the outdoors. Everybody loves Reserve Meadow. There's so much to do here at Lake Way that you need to camp here for a while, Upper Campground is
a good spot for that.
Getting to Sink Creek from Lake Way is trouble-free, and Island Meadow is a fine site here at Lake Way. Wright Spring is a magnificent local attraction, and Deschutes River is a magnificent whitewater spot nearby. Take a little spree to Quinn Creek if
you're here at Lake Way, and you can stay the night at East Lake Resort and RV Parks.
You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Central Cascade Range. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Horse Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9547, Longitude -121.8026
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Total elevation difference: 1337 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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26 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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27 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 Lake Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Lake Way. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Lake Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: BELKNAP SPRINGS 16 miles away
       
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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28 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
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28 miles away
Stay at this La Pine, Oregon hotel, a central location to five of the major recreational areas in Oregon including Crater Lake and the 14 lake Cascade Lakes. Welcome to the Best Western Newberry Sta...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lake Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Lake Way:
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Mink Lake Loop Trail, Lane County
County
, 0 miles away, 17 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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Mud Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 19 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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Senoj Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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Island Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 704 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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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 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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| | Whitewater Near Lake Way:
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) |
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 19 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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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Lake Way:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 28 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 28 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 29 miles away |
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