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| | There are numerous backpacking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. A lengthy trip parts Medford from Mount Ashland Trail, but it's one of those places where backcountry backpacking is great. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is so much fun. For the duration of the long summer days here at Mount Ashland Trail, high temperatures generally get into the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Mount Ashland |
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Trail. Being 6.8 miles long it's a mid length hike. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and if you happen to be in Jackson County of Oregon, Mount Ashland Trail is a great local hiking and backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This hiking trail has a total
| | elevation difference of 2,165 feet which is about average. Mount Ashland Trail is pretty dried up typically; the month with most of the rain is December while July is typically the driest month. Oregon has plenty of great backpacking trails; one of them being Mount Ashland Trail in Jackson County. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Some parts of Mount Ashland Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, so keep in mind that | |
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you may need to dress differently at different elevations. These hiking trails here in the Siskiyou Mountains are the best way to enjoy these peaks. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just
one way. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The length of this hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail great for
hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are not too many great outdoors trails in this region. As long as you like the
great outdoors you will like Oregon.
Briefly about the general area:
Some close by water includes Bull Gap Creek, and there are plenty of folks from Medford here at Mount Ashland Trail. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Siskiyou Mountains. A good
site for whitewater paddling near Mount Ashland Trail is Klamath River, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Cold Spring.
A nice place in the vicinity of Mount Ashland Trail is Grouse Creek Gap, and Weasel Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth
stopping at. Camping at Mount Ashland Trail is good fun, Regency Inn and RV is a good local campground, and the panoramas at Crater Lake National Park will blow your mind. Having a magnificent time at Mount Ashland Trail is trouble-free. If you came for an overnight stay Jackson wellsprings is a great location to camp.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.0811, Longitude -122.7392
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.1137, Longitude -122.7077
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2165 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
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Current weather conditions at Mount Ashland Trail, Siskiyou Mountains, Jackson County, Oregon
Local climate location: MEDFORD EXPERIMENT STN 14 miles away
     
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Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland
, 5 miles away |
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Best Western Bard's Inn, Ashland
, 5 miles away |
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Plaza Inn & Suites @ Ashland Creek, Ashland
, 5 miles away |
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
, 6 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
, 6 miles away |
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