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| | Each backcountry hiking trail in Oregon has its own unique beauty. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is a tremendous idea. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is such a splendid thing to do. Put on your backcountry hiking shoes, and hit the wilderness hiking trail, if you happen to be in Lane County of Oregon, McKinley Creek Trail is a glorious local wilderness hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. McKinley Creek Trail is to be found a pretty long journey from Eugene-Springfield, but you always have a glorious time when you're backcountry hiking |
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along it. McKinley Creek Trail is a mid-length hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a brilliant challenge. McKinley Creek Trail gets a large amount
| | of water; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is usually the driest month. High temperatures at McKinley Creek Trail through the months of summer are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at McKinley Creek Trail drop into the 30's. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different | |
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elevations. Being 8.6 miles long it's an average length trail. Hiking trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and among these are McKinley Creek Trail in Lane County. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the Central Cascade Range
are the best way to enjoy these summits. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backpacking trails. This is a wilderness hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. McKinley Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just
one way. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 1,580 feet, and that is about average. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 7.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at Oakridge RV Park. This is a really good river. Take a little trip to Dartmouth Creek since you're here at McKinley Creek Trail, and paddling on Willamette River - Middle Fork is so much fun.
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork has a splendid whitewater
paddling spot nearby, and McKinley Creek Trail is a brilliant site to camp, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a brilliant site. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Central Cascade Range. Some close by water includes Nevergo Creek, and Windy Pass is definitely a tremendous spot to have a look at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.8794, Longitude -122.4515
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.8495, Longitude -122.4702
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1580 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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6 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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38 miles away
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User input for McKinley Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to McKinley Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at McKinley Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LEABURG 10 miles away
      
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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38 miles away
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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40 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near McKinley Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near McKinley Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near McKinley Creek Trail:
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Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference |
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Tire Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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Alpine Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 2291 feet elevation difference |
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Gold Point Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 2706 feet elevation difference |
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Cabin Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
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Sourgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference |
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Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near McKinley Creek Trail:
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near McKinley Creek Trail:
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Riverside Inn, Walterville
, 16 miles away |
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