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| | Can’t wait to get out in nature, Maxwell Trail in Linn County, Oregon is just what you need. You'll need to go far from Bend to get to Maxwell Trail, but it is a really great hiking trail. Each one of the many hiking trails of Oregon is different from the others. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Maxwell Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Trekking in Oregon is such a good thing to do. Different parts of Maxwell Trail are at very different elevations which of course means |
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you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. This is an area covered with lots of hiking and backpacking trails. The striking hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really splendid way to spend quality time in
| | the great outdoors. This hiking and backpacking trail is a mid length hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There are many great hiking trails in Oregon; Maxwell Trail is one of them, and it's in Linn County. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is so much fun. The warmest time of the year at Maxwell Trail comes with high temperatures in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The | |
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winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Maxwell Trail drop into the 30's. Maxwell Trail is a wet site that gets lots of rain; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. This is
a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 2,511 feet which is a higher than average number. You should count on this hike taking about 7.5 hours, but
you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Maxwell Trail is 8.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry
trek.
Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is plentiful here in the Central Cascade Range. A tour to Duffy Prairie rejuvenates the spirit; a journey to Big Spring will fill your spirit with glorious feelings. Swede Creek is a brilliant
local stream; get yourself into a kayak and hit Santiam River - North.
Get dripping wet paddling on Marion Creek, and a brilliant location to camp here at Maxwell Trail is Tombstone Prairie Campground. This place, Maxwell Trail, it just has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. Green Creek is a magnificent site to take a look at, and camping is available at Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.4637, Longitude -121.9704
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2511 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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20 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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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 Maxwell Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Maxwell Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Maxwell Trail. |
| | Trails Near Maxwell Trail:
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Lava Trail, Linn County
County
, 1 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 1651 feet elevation difference |
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Duffy Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 1541 feet elevation difference |
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Turpentine Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 2018 feet elevation difference |
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Pocket Way, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 166 feet elevation difference |
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Thirsty Camp Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1692 feet elevation difference |
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Patjens Lakes Trail, Linn County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 480 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Maxwell Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 15 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
, 17 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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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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| | Hotels Near Maxwell Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 29 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 43 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 43 miles away |
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29 miles away
