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| | Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of Oregon is wonderful in its own way. Low Gap Trail is a backcountry trail relatively far from Grants Pass, but backcountry backpacking is such an exciting thing to do, and this is a glorious place to do that. Here in the good state of Oregon backpacking is always an amusing thing to do. Backpacking trails are good and plentiful in Oregon; one of them being Low Gap Trail in Josephine County. While visiting this region in Oregon it's a great idea to go backcountry hiking too. Some parts of Low Gap Trail |
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are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking trail. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the Klamath Mountains are the best way to enjoy these
| | summits. The length of this backcountry hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough trail for advanced trekkers looking for a great challenge. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 2,955 feet, and that is higher than average. Being 6.8 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail. Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? if you happen to be in Josephine County of Oregon, Low Gap Trail is a glorious local backcountry trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. | |
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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. Low Gap Trail is a two ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone,
you can backcountry walk it just one way. This hike shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. There are so many trails in this neighborhood. Through
the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's at Low Gap Trail. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while Low Gap Trail nighttime low temperatures through
the winter are in the 30's. Low Gap Trail gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall; through December this vicinity sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. This is a backcountry hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole
trip.
Briefly about the general area:
You completely ought to adore the Klamath Mountains. So many entertaining things near Low Gap Trail, truly unbelievable. A visit to Low Gap is always fun; Whisky Spring is a nice local attraction.
These mountains rock, just
check out all the exciting stuff to do in the Klamath Mountains. There's whitewater on Klamath River for all you adrenaline junkies; camping is available at Cook and Green Campground. Why not camp at Fort Goff Campground since you're here at Low Gap Trail, and get your heart pumping
on the magnificent whitewater of Indian Creek Klamath Tributary. This river is so wonderful. Don’t forget to stop by Bee Flat while you're here at Low Gap Trail, and there's some flowing water nearby, Low Gap Creek is a stream you can check out during your stay.
O'Connell Creek
is near Low Gap Trail and is always a diversion to go to, and you have to definitely dedicate some time to Bee Flat since you're here at Low Gap Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.0495, Longitude -123.2713
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.0154, Longitude -123.2694
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2955 feet
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User input for Low Gap Trail, Klamath Mountains, Josephine County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Grants Pass, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grants Pass, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Low Gap Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Low Gap Trail, Klamath Mountains, Josephine County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Low Gap Trail. |
| | Trails Near Low Gap Trail:
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Low Gap Trail, Siskiyou County
County
, 0 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2349 feet elevation difference |
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Bill Fruit Trail, Josephine County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 534 feet elevation difference |
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Boundary National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County
County
, 5 miles away, 33.2 hiking miles, 4828 feet elevation difference |
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Green Valley Trail, Josephine County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 810 feet elevation difference |
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Grayback Clapboard Trail, Josephine County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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Sucker Creek Trail, Josephine County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1978 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Camp Trail, Siskiyou County
County
, 8 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 4091 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Low Gap Trail:
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Klamath River, Siskiyou County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III - 36 miles long (Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp) |
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Indian Creek Klamath Tributary, Siskiyou County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III - 7.6 miles long (confluence South and East Fork to Klamath River) |
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| | National Parks Near Low Gap Trail:
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Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR
, 25 miles away |
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Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA
, 63 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Low Gap Trail:
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Holiday Inn Express Grants Pass, Or, Grants Pass
, 21 miles away |
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Bella Rosa Inn, Grants Pass
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Grants Pass Inn, Grants Pass
, 21 miles away |
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Angels Rest Vacation Rentals, Grants Pass
, 21 miles away |
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Riverside Inn Resort, Grants Pass
, 21 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Low Gap Trail
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Hinkle Lake, Josephine County
, 1 miles away |
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Little Miller Lake, Josephine County
, 3 miles away |
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