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| | Hey, time for a backcountry walk don’t you think? Lookout Mountain Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the place. Lookout Mountain Trail is relatively secluded from the nearest settlement, and it is a really pleasant wilderness hiking trail. There are wilderness trails all over Oregon; Lookout Mountain Trail in Lane County is one of them. This is not a very long backcountry trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The total elevation difference for Lookout Mountain Trail is 527 feet which is a lower than |
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average number. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The lovely backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the fresh air. This is a two-ended great outdoors trail with two trailheads,
| | so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. Oregon has lots of outdoors pastimes. Each one of the many wilderness trails of Oregon has something unique to offer. At Lookout Mountain Trail through the days of summer highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Lookout Mountain Trail. This backpacking trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice hiking and backpacking | |
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trail for the average person looking for a nice adventure. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 3 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is one of a very small number of hiking and backpacking trails
in this area. The backcountry hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Here in Oregon trekking is always an enjoyable thing to do. With its 3.2 miles of walking distance it's a shorter
type walk. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. All the water falling down from the sky makes Lookout Mountain Trail a wet place; December is the month that gets
the most rain; the driest of the months is July.
Briefly about the general area:
There's no way someone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. There are some glorious whitewater spots on Blue River, and camping is available at Tombstone Prairie Campground.
If you come at the right time of year, Horse Creek offers some nice whitewater, and a delightful location to camp here at Lookout Mountain Trail is Patio RV Park.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.2758, Longitude -122.1351
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.2534, Longitude -122.1319
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 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 = .7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 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: 527 feet
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34 miles away
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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36 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Lookout Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Lookout Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: DETROIT DAM 8 miles away
     
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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40 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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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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41 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lookout Mountain Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Lookout Mountain Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Blue River, Linn/ Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Lookout Mountain Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 34 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 40 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 41 miles away |
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