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| | Each one of the many backcountry trails of Oregon is well worth a walk. Pretty far from Medford you encounter North and South Trail, but when you spend some time backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. Here in Oregon trekking is so much fun. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. At North and South Trail all through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's, and the night is a bit cooler of course, usually in the |
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40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at North and South Trail dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. This backpacking and hiking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a splendid
| | wilderness trail for the average person looking for a splendid adventure. This is one of a very small number of wilderness trails in this vicinity. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. North and South Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. There's not much difference in elevation along North and South Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, North and | |
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South Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. North and South Trail usually gets much rain; during November this region sees the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. You should count on this walk taking about 2 hours, but of course some people
walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. With its 2.2 miles of walking distance it's shorter than many hiking and backpacking trails. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Southern Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the outdoors. North and South
Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,098 feet which is an average number. There are so many perfect backcountry trails for trekking in Oregon; one of them being North and South Trail in Douglas County. Even though this is not a very long backcountry hiking trail it's always
brilliant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at Neal Springs Campground; some of the water nearby flows, like Donegan Creek.
Yep, outdoors entertaining things truly is bountiful here
in the Southern Cascade Range. North and South Trail is a tremendous spot to visit for more than one day, Huckleberry Lake Campground is a tremendous spot to camp nearby; get yourself into a kayak and hit Jackson Creek. Looking for some flowing water? Try Serviceberry Creek, and if you come at the right time of year, Jackson Creek offers some pleasant whitewater.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.9605, Longitude -122.6617
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.954, Longitude -122.6446
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1098 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near North and South Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon
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| | Whitewater Near North and South Trail:
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) |
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| | Hotels Near North and South Trail:
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La Quinta Inn Suites White City, White City
, 30 miles away |
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Courtyard by Marriott Medford Airport, Medford
, 34 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Medford OR, Medford
, 34 miles away |
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Candlewood Suites MEDFORD, Medford
, 34 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Medford, Central Point
, 34 miles away |
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