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| | Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Moraine Lake Trail in Deschutes County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. It's a lengthy drive from Bend to Moraine Lake Trail, but backpacking it is always exciting. Here in Oregon hiking never gets boring. Moraine Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,313 feet which is an average number. Moraine Lake Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is July. Moraine Lake Trail is quite long, |
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so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Moraine Lake Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from
| | start to finish. With its 10 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. Moraine Lake Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. There are hiking trails all over Oregon, and Moraine Lake Trail is one of them, and it's in Deschutes County. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backpacking trails. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Through the warm months at Moraine Lake Trail highs are frequently in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer | |
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temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Moraine Lake Trail nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's. Each hiking trail in Oregon is different from the others. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very
dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This hike shouldn't take more than 9 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Oregon is a magnificent site for backcountry trekkers. This wilderness trail is a very long
wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a brilliant backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in wonderful shape.
Briefly about the general area:
That right there is heaps of fun stuff already but it goes on, the Central
Cascade Range has it all. Quinn Meadows is a gorgeous place any time of year, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Elk Lake Springs. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing things in the Central Cascade Range.
There are some wonderful
whitewater spots on Deschutes River, and do stop by Tyee Creek since you're here at Moraine Lake Trail. Wickiup Plain is a glorious site to stretch your legs a bit, and a visit to Moraine Lake Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Blacktail Spring. Take a side visit
to Hell Creek, and if you come at the right time of year, Squaw Creek offers some good whitewater.
Man, is there loads of amusing things to do close to Moraine Lake Trail. Stay the night at East Lake Resort and RV Parks. There's so much to do here at Moraine Lake Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Upper Campground is a great spot for that.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.0364, Longitude -121.767
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Total elevation difference: 1313 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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18 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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19 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Moraine Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Moraine Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Moraine Lake Trail:
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Wickiup Plain Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference |
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Quinn Creek Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 662 feet elevation difference |
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Mirror Lake Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 605 feet elevation difference |
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Mud Lake Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 212 feet elevation difference |
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Broken Top Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 498 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 427 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Moraine Lake Trail:
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) |
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Big River Campground to Benham Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Moraine Lake Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 24 miles away |
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The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver
, 25 miles away |
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