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| | When you're here in Oregon backcountry backpacking along one of its backcountry hiking trails never gets boring. Every backcountry hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Michigan Heights Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a brilliant place for getting out. Oregon is a nice location for backcountry hikers. The number of hiking trails in this vicinity is not very high. This hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something |
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happens. This backcountry trail is a normal length backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail brilliant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,179 feet which is an
| | average number. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The backcountry trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. At Michigan Heights Trail all through the summertime highs are in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Michigan Heights Trail. With its 6 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail. | |
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This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. You'll need to go far from Albany-Lebanon to get to Michigan Heights Trail, but it is an enjoyable place to backcountry trek. Michigan Heights Trail sees pretty
high levels of rainfall; December is when you get the most rain here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Different parts of Michigan Heights Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of
the hiking trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Wilderness hiking trails are brilliant and plentiful in Oregon; one of them being Michigan Heights Trail in Lane County. This hike shouldn't take more than 5.5 hours, but you never
know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.
Briefly about the general area:
If you come at the right time of year, Calapooia River offers some good whitewater, and there are some perfect whitewater spots on Wiley Creek. Life's too short
to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Central Cascade Range. It's a great idea to pop by Minney Creek, it's right next door to Michigan Heights Trail, and a perfect site to camp here at Michigan Heights Trail is Foster Lake Campground.
Why not go to nearby North Fork North
Fork Gate Creek if you're here at Michigan Heights Trail, and Michigan Heights Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Menears Bend Campground is a great local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.1724, Longitude -122.5243
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.2133, Longitude -122.5276
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2179 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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22 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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Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon
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31 miles away
Valley Inn is minutes away from the new Lowes Distribution Center, Enteck International, Oregon State University and Cascade Performing Arts Center. Welcome to the Valley Inn Lebanon, a Magnuson Hotel...
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User input for Michigan Heights Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Michigan Heights Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Michigan Heights Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| | Whitewater Near Michigan Heights Trail:
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Calapooia River, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (22 miles above Holley to 13 Mile Bridge) |
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Wiley Creek, Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wiley Creek Gorge to Little Wiley Creek Confluence) |
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Calapooia River, Linn County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge) |
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Santiam River - South, Linn County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-V+ - 16.5 miles long (Mountain House to Foster Reservoir) |
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Canyon Creek, -blank- County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) |
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| | Hotels Near Michigan Heights Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 22 miles away |
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Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon
, 31 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 33 miles away |
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Holiday Inn SPRINGFIELD NORTHWEST, Springfield
, 36 miles away |
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Courtyard By Marriott Eugene Springfield, Springfield
, 36 miles away |
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33 miles away
