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| | Going for a hike here in Oregon never gets boring. Larison Creek Trail is a long journey away from Eugene-Springfield, but it is an excellent trail. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Larison Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the location. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 3 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. All through the long summer days highs here at Larison Creek Trail reach the 80's, and the overnight is quite colder of course, commonly in |
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the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Larison Creek Trail temperatures plunge to the 30's. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Oregon is a nice outdoors state. Every Oregon wilderness trail
| | has its own unique beauty. The high level of rainfall makes Larison Creek Trail a pretty wet spot; throughout the month of November you get the most rain around here; the driest month is July. There's not much difference in elevation along Larison Creek Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. There are not too many backpacking and hiking trails in this area. This wilderness trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other | |
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end. The total elevation difference for Larison Creek Trail is 191 feet, and that is lower than average. Even though this is not a very long wilderness trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. This trail is on the short side with an average
amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail magnificent for the average backcountry trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Backcountry hiking trails are brilliant and plentiful in Oregon; one of those is Larison Creek Trail in Lane County. Sometimes
this wilderness trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. These trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very fine way to see these mountaintops. Being 3.2 miles long it's a short
backcountry trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Errin Campground since you're here at Larison Creek Trail, and there are some glorious whitewater spots on Salmon Creek.
Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is bountiful here in the Central Cascade
Range. Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a delightful local campground, and if you come at the right time of year, Willamette River - Middle Fork offers some pleasant whitewater.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7093, Longitude -122.4859
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.7027, Longitude -122.5128
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
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Total elevation difference: 191 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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2 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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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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37 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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User input for Larison Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Larison Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Larison Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Larison Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Larison Creek Trail:
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Dinner Ridge Way, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4056 feet elevation difference |
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Packard Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 2844 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Larison Creek Trail:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Larison Creek Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 2 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 37 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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