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| | There are so many glorious wilderness hiking trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon; Obsidian Trail in Lane County is one of them. Going for a walk here in Oregon is an excellent way to spend some time. Obsidian Trail is to be found a pretty long trip from Bend, but hiking trails like these are great. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backcountry trails. This wilderness hiking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced trekkers looking for a great challenge. |
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Obsidian Trail is a wet site that gets lots of precipitation; during December this region sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Being 11.6 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the
| | Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Obsidian Trail in Lane County, Oregon is such a good spot. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This backpacking and hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Through the months of summer at Obsidian Trail highs are mostly in the 80's. Once the | |
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sun is down it dips down to the 40's. Through the winter highs are typically in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Obsidian Trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little
rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. There are plenty of wilderness hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Oregon has so much to offer the wilderness lovers. Obsidian Trail
is a one trailhead backpacking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,161 feet which is about average.
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about the general area:
Coming to this river is always a good idea. Upper Campground is a splendid campground here; Linton Meadows is right here at Obsidian Trail. You think that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Since you're here at Obsidian Trail why not pop by Sawyer Bar;
everybody loves Lane Plateau.
West Lava Creek is a stream that you may encounter while you're here; don't leave Obsidian Trail without first paying a visit to Sister Spring. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Central Cascade Range. Glacier Creek flows through
this neighborhood, and Obsidian Falls is an inspiring place to stop at while here. This spot, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors entertaining things. If you come at the right time of year, Horse Creek offers some fine whitewater.
Camping at Obsidian Trail is magnificent fun, East Lake Resort and RV Parks is a magnificent local campground, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Squaw Creek.
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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
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Obsidian Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Obsidian Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: BELKNAP SPRINGS 12 miles away
       
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
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20 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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22 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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| | 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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Comfort Inn, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Sisters Motor Lodge, Sisters
, 21 miles away |
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