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| | Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon is a great way to spend some time. Gotta get out of the town man, and McKinley Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a glorious place to go. Each one of the many backpacking and hiking trails of Oregon has something unique to offer. McKinley Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,580 feet which is about average. McKinley Creek Trail is 8.6 miles long it's a mid length hike. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Hiking and backpacking |
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trails are great and plentiful in Oregon, and McKinley Creek Trail in Lane County is one of them. The length of this backcountry hiking trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry walkers
| | looking for a fine challenge. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Oregon is a splendid spot for backcountry hikers. McKinley Creek Trail regularly gets a large amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. It's a lengthy trip from Eugene-Springfield to McKinley Creek Trail, but many people like to trek here to be right next door | |
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to the great outdoors. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. There are so many backcountry trails in this area. McKinley Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone
to pick you up at the other end. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Summertime highs at McKinley Creek Trail typically tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows
in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows during the winter for McKinley Creek Trail tend to be in the 30's. Backcountry trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these peaks. Some parts of McKinley Creek
Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
Visit Nevergo Creek if you're here at McKinley Creek Trail, and there are some great whitewater
spots on Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. McKinley Creek Trail is a magnificent site to visit for more than one day, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a magnificent site to camp
nearby, and if you're here, you might as well visit Windy Pass.
You'll need more than a day to explore everything McKinley Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Oakridge RV Park. There's whitewater on Willamette River - Middle Fork for all you thrill seekers, and don't forget to take a delightful little spree to Dartmouth Creek.
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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
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
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Village Inn, Springfield
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38 miles away
The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a...
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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
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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40 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...
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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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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 38 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 38 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 40 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
, 40 miles away |
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