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| | If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backpacking, it never gets boring. Wilderness trails are nice and plentiful in Oregon; McGowan Mountain Way in Douglas County is one of them. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and McGowan Mountain Way in Douglas County, Oregon is a perfect site for getting out. Backpacking here in Oregon is a must. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Wilderness trails |
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like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a very perfect way to see these highlands. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This wilderness trail has two trailheads,
| | so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. There are plenty of backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them is well worth a backcountry trek. Lots of rain falls at McGowan Mountain Way; December is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This wilderness hiking trail is a normal length wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes | |
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it an excellent hiking trail for the average person looking for an excellent adventure. The number of hiking trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Even though this is not a very long hiking and backpacking trail it's always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never
know what could happen. All through the warm days of summer at McGowan Mountain Way temperatures are frequently in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while McGowan Mountain Way night low temperatures
through the winter are in the 20's. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 2,074 feet which is an average number. McGowan Mountain Way is in a pretty deserted vicinity, and when you
walk it you're always having a perfect time. Being 5.8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk.
Briefly about the general area:
Near McGowan Mountain Way you hit upon brilliant places like Paddys Valley, and Happy Prairie is right here at McGowan Mountain Way.
Why not visit nearby West Fork Tumblebug Creek since you're here at McGowan Mountain Way, and Camas Creek Campground is a delightful local campground.
McGowan Mountain Way is a wonderful site to visit for more than one day, Diamond Lake RV Park is a wonderful site to camp nearby.
You just ought to like the Central Cascade Range. If you're here at McGowan Mountain Way, you could stop at Tumblebug Creek; Chuckle Springs is a striking location to go to while you're at McGowan Mountain Way.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.4312, Longitude -122.2699
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.4373, Longitude -122.2332
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2074 feet
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Happy Prairie Way, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2706 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2998 feet elevation difference |
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Swift Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 2139 feet elevation difference |
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