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| | Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is always an exciting thing to do. While visiting this area in Oregon it's a magnificent idea to go backcountry backpacking too. You'll must go far from Bend to get to Obsidian Trail, but there's brilliant natural loveliness awaiting you here along it. There are backcountry trails all over Oregon, and one of these is Obsidian Trail in Lane County. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. |
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Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Obsidian Trail in Lane County, Oregon is an outstanding choice. Throughout the warm months, highs regularly are in the 80's at Obsidian Trail; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All
| | through the winter highs are mostly in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Obsidian Trail temperatures fall to the 20's. Every backcountry trail in Oregon has its own unique splendor. The total elevation difference for Obsidian Trail is 2,161 feet which is about average. A large amount of precipitation falls at Obsidian Trail; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 1.5 days normally, so it's a tremendous thing if your backpack is big enough to do the | |
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job. The charming wilderness trails of the Central Cascade Range are a magnificent way to explore these peaks. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding region. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. And keep in mind that there could
be temporary safety restrictions in location. Obsidian Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Obsidian Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this
a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced walkers looking for a glorious challenge. This is a long backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Being 11.6 miles long; it's longer than many trails.
Briefly about the general area:
There's so much to
do here at Obsidian Trail that you need to camp here for a while, East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a good spot for that, and do have a look at West Lava Creek if you're here at Obsidian Trail. These mountains rock, just explore all the cool things to do in the Central Cascade Range.
There's whitewater on Horse Creek for all you adrenaline junkies.
If you want a glorious time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. If you came to camp Upper Campground is a tremendous spot to do that, and Lane Plateau is a tremendous site here
at Obsidian Trail. Put some time aside to spend at Sister Spring while you're here at Obsidian Trail, and swing by Glacier Creek it's a perfect location to take a look at. And that's not all you can do here at Obsidian Trail. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's
for you then we recommend Squaw Creek, and nearby you discover Sawyer Bar which is a pleasant location to check out.
It's always pleasant to go to Obsidian Falls; a glorious location like Linton Meadows here at Obsidian Trail is too great to miss.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.2035, Longitude -121.8706
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2161 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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16 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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20 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 Obsidian Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Obsidian Trail. |
| | Trails Near Obsidian Trail:
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Scott Trail, Deschutes County
County
, 3 miles away, 19.8 hiking miles, 1989 feet elevation difference |
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Hand Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 224 feet elevation difference |
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Foley Ridge Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 2690 feet elevation difference |
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Separation Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 23.2 hiking miles, 3493 feet elevation difference |
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Benson Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1312 feet elevation difference |
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Louise Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 19.8 hiking miles, 2731 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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| | Whitewater Near Obsidian Trail:
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Squaw Creek, Deschutes County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 6.5 miles long (FS 1514 Bridge to Gaging Station) |
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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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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 21 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Obsidian Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 22 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 31 miles away |
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The Pines at Sunriver, Sunriver
, 32 miles away |
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