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| | Little Lake Trail is a long tour away from Bend, but what a glorious location for backpacking it is. If you are in Oregon during backcountry trekking season you have to go backcountry trekking. Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Little Lake Trail in Jefferson County, Oregon is just the location. There are so many good backcountry hiking trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon; one of them being Little Lake Trail in Jefferson County. This backcountry hike should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. |
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Here in the good state of Oregon backcountry backpacking is so much fun. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Little Lake Trail is 12.6 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. This is one of many backcountry
| | trails in the surrounding region. The length of Little Lake Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There's not much difference in elevation along Little Lake Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This hiking and backpacking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it | |
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just one way. A lot of rainfall falls at Little Lake Trail; most of the rain falls through December, and July on the other hand is the driest. Hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really great way to spend quality time in nature. High temperatures at Little Lake Trail
during the summertime months are in the 70's; the overnight is quite cooler of course, regularly in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Little Lake Trail tend to be in the 20's. There are numerous backcountry
hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has something unique to offer. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,199 feet which is an average number. This is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not enough there's plenty more exciting things to do in the Central Cascade Range. Lost Lake Creek is a delightful local stream. There are some pleasant whitewater spots on Squaw Creek, and Cold Springs Resort is a brilliant campground here.
Just can't get enough
of the Central Cascade Range. Don't leave Little Lake Trail without first paying a visit to Douthit Spring, and nearby you stumble on magnificent locations like Minto Pass. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Looking for some flowing water? Try Link Creek, and
do set aside some time for Canyon Creek Meadows while you're here at Little Lake Trail. It's always tremendous to check out Two Springs, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Marion Creek.
Now, you may think that's loads but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here at Little
Lake Trail. If you came for an overnight stay Suttle Lake Resort and Marina is a magnificent place to camp; a pleasant trip to Bear Valley Lake is a good way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.4248, Longitude -121.8198
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.4734, Longitude -121.7732
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1199 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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11 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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19 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 Little Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson 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 Little Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Little Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon
Local climate location: MARION FRKS FISH HATCH 16 miles away
       
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
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19 miles away
Just a short drive to Redmond and Bend, the Sisters Inn and Suites offers convenience too many local attractions including Downtown Sisters, Fly Fishers Place, Black Butte Ranch, Les Schwab Amphitheat...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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20 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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| These outdoors activities are available near Little Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Little Lake Trail:
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Round Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 0 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 627 feet elevation difference |
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Cache Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 3 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 428 feet elevation difference |
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Minto Pass Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference |
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South Loop Cut Off, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 208 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1790 feet elevation difference |
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South Loop Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 154 feet elevation difference |
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Brush Creek Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1347 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Little Lake Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 18 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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Metolius River, Jefferson County
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 24 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Little Lake Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 11 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Sisters
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Sisters Motor Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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