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| | There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has something unique to offer. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Mud Lake Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a really perfect site to spend some time. Mud Lake Trail is located a relatively long drive from Bend, but it is a cool site to backcountry hike. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions |
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with local forest authorities before you head out. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 1,637 feet which is about average. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Mud Lake Trail. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. All through the wintertime this
| | place gets highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Mud Lake Trail all through the wintertime ordinarily plunge into the 20's. With its 19 miles of walking distance; it's a long backpacking trail. A great deal of rainfall falls at Mud Lake Trail; the month with most of the rain is December, and July is the month with the least moisture. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for | |
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different conditions on different parts of the backpacking trail. Backcountry trekking in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. This is a region covered with lots of wilderness hiking trails. With so many outdoors activities available in Oregon you'll never get bored. The
lovely hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out trek. This backcountry walk should take you about 3 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you
need. Tremendous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance; Mud Lake Trail in Lane County is one of them. Mud Lake Trail is a hiking trail of wonderful length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail good for hard core backpackers
looking for adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors cool stuff the Central Cascade Range has to offer. Deschutes River is a wonderful whitewater spot close to Mud Lake Trail. Quinn Creek is a stream that you may stumble
upon while here, and if you want a little side spree, try Corral Draw.
At this river you will always have a good time. A short trip to Wright Spring is always worthwhile, and a good spot for whitewater paddling is Horse Creek. Having a magnificent time at Mud Lake Trail is
painless. There's so much to do here at Mud Lake Trail that you need to camp here for a while, East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a fine spot for that, and Elk Lake Springs is an inspiring site to check out during your stay. Whohoo, so much fun stuff in one place! The Central Cascade
Range rules! A good spot like Reserve Meadow here at Mud Lake Trail is too good to miss; if you came to camp Upper Campground is a great place to do that.
You should without doubt dedicate some time to Mink Lake Basin while you're here at Mud Lake Trail; of course Sink Creek flows through this neighborhood.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9553, Longitude -121.8024
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 1637 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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27 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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28 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 Mud Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Mud Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Mud Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: BELKNAP SPRINGS 15 miles away
       
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
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28 miles away
Just a short drive to Redmond and Bend, the Sisters Inn and Suites offers convenience too many local attractions including Downtown Sisters, Fly Fishers Place, Black Butte Ranch, Les Schwab Amphitheat...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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29 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mud Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mud Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Mud Lake Trail:
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Mink Lake Loop Trail, Lane County
County
, 0 miles away, 17 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Way, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 14.8 hiking miles, 1337 feet elevation difference |
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Senoj Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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Island Meadow Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 704 feet elevation difference |
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Park Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 980 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 12.2 hiking miles, 1359 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 275 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mud Lake Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 18 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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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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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 22 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Deschutes River, Deschutes County
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Pringle Falls to Big River Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Mud Lake Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Woodsman Country Lodge, Crescent
, 27 miles away |
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Crescent Motel, Crescent
, 27 miles away |
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Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River
, 27 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Sisters
, 28 miles away |
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