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| | Finally, hiking time is here again, and Obsidian Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just what you need. Backpacking in Oregon is such a great thing to do. Here in the good state of Oregon backcountry hiking is an outstanding way to spend some time. Oregon has plenty of good hiking trails, and Obsidian Trail in Lane County is one of them. Every Oregon hiking trail has something unique to offer. The length of this great outdoors hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a tremendous trail for experienced |
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trekkers in magnificent shape. This walk should take you about 1.5 days, so it's a magnificent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Obsidian Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,161 feet which is about average. Please follow all local rules about fires and
| | camping. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Obsidian Trail is not very near Bend at all, but it sure is a a glorious trail. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. Obsidian Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Obsidian Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This backpacking and | |
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hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backpacking it in and back out. Great outdoors trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a really splendid way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. High temperatures at Obsidian Trail all through the warmest
time of the year are in the 80's. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Obsidian Trail fall into the 20's. There are so many trails in this region. This area
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.
Briefly about the general area:
Man, is there lots of cool things to do in the Central Cascade Range. A quick visit to West Lava Creek
right next door to Obsidian Trail is a fine idea; a short journey to Sister Spring is always worthwhile. So many exciting things to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too great to be true. Don’t forget to take a look at Lane Plateau while you're here at Obsidian Trail.
That right there is loads already, but it keeps on going; Obsidian Trail has it all. Obsidian Falls is a beautiful spot to pop by while you're at Obsidian Trail. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Obsidian Trail has to offer, you can camp at Upper Campground. It's
a good idea to check out Glacier Creek, it's near Obsidian Trail, and Sawyer Bar is a nice place to spend some time. Horse Creek is a pleasant whitewater spot next to Obsidian Trail, and you can stay the night at East Lake Resort and RV Parks.
A delightful spot for whitewater paddling close to Obsidian Trail is Squaw Creek; do set aside some time for Linton Meadows if you're here at Obsidian Trail.
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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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22 miles away
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