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| | There are many fine hiking trails in Oregon; one of them being Millican Crater Trail in Deschutes County. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is an excellent idea. Millican Crater Trail is situated a relatively lengthy tour from Bend, but backcountry trekking along this backpacking trail is very enjoyable. Each one of the many hiking trails of Oregon has its own unique attractiveness. This hike shouldn't take more than 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry |
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hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove
| | or make a camp fire. All through the summertime here at Millican Crater Trail, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Millican Crater Trail overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. Being 9 miles long it's an average length backcountry hiking trail. The high level of precipitation makes Millican Crater Trail a reasonably wet location; the month with most of the rain is December while July is commonly the driest month. | |
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You spend the whole backcountry walk in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,128 feet which is an average number. Can’t wait to get out in the
outdoors, Millican Crater Trail in Deschutes County, Oregon is a perfect place for getting out. This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this area. Backpacking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really glorious way to spend quality time in nature. Please
follow all local rules about fires and camping. This wilderness hiking trail is a mid length wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent wilderness hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in perfect shape. As long as you
like nature you will like Oregon.
Briefly about the general area:
A splendid place like Chief Joseph Island here at Millican Crater Trail is too splendid to miss, and Millican Crater Trail is a magnificent spot to visit for more than one day, Suttle Lake Resort and Marina
is a magnificent spot to camp nearby. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Central Cascade Range. Looking for some flowing water? Try Alder Creek, and get drenched paddling on Metolius River.
This spot is great, just check out all the cool things to do
in close proximity to Millican Crater Trail. While staying at Millican Crater Trail you could always look at Scott Pass, and a visit to Millican Crater Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Pole Creek Spring. You have to definitely dedicate some time to The Island
if you're here at Millican Crater Trail, and whitewater paddling is magnificent on Squaw Creek. Camp Tamarack is a good campground nearby, and a short spree to Minnie Scott Spring is always worthwhile.
So much enjoyable stuff in the Central Cascade Range, just phenomenal.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.2606, Longitude -121.7854
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.2416, Longitude -121.7174
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1128 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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10 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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13 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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User input for Millican Crater Trail, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Millican Crater Trail, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Millican Crater Trail. |
| | Trails Near Millican Crater Trail:
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Scott Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 5 miles away, 19.8 hiking miles, 1989 feet elevation difference |
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Green Lakes Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference |
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Obsidian Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2161 feet elevation difference |
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Little Belknap Trail, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 1726 feet elevation difference |
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Cache Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 8 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 428 feet elevation difference |
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Hand Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference |
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South Loop Cut Off, Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 208 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Millican Crater Trail:
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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Metolius River, Jefferson County
County
, 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) |
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| | Hotels Near Millican Crater Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 10 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 13 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 15 miles away |
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The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend
, 28 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 28 miles away |
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15 miles away
