Oregon hiking trails - Owl Cabin Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

   
  Because Owl Cabin Way is very far from society, many people like to backcountry walk here to be near nature. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is a must. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Owl Cabin Way in Lane County, Oregon is a tremendous place to go. There are plenty of backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them is pretty in its own way. Going for a backcountry trek here in Oregon is the splendid thing to do. Different parts of Owl Cabin Way are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently
    at different elevations. Being 5.6 miles long it's a mid length trek. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There are not too many backcountry hiking trails in this area. Sometimes this hiking
trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Owl Cabin Way is a normal length trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a glorious backcountry hiking trail for the average person looking for a glorious adventure. For the period of the months of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Owl Cabin Way, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime  
at Owl Cabin Way temperatures drop to the 20's. Owl Cabin Way is a rather wet location commonly with much rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Backpacking and hiking trails are splendid and plentiful in Oregon, and Owl Cabin Way in Lane County is one of them. Owl Cabin Way has a total elevation difference of 3,365 feet which is a higher than average number. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Owl Cabin Way is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The trails of the Central Cascade Range are a very pleasant way to see these hills.

Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all you can do here at Owl Cabin Way. Don't leave Owl Cabin Way without first paying a visit to Cottonwood Spring. Owl Cabin Way is a good location to camp, Oakridge RV Park is a good location, and whitewater paddling is glorious on Salt Creek.
Nearby Shady Gap is a fine place to go if you're at Owl Cabin Way; McCredie Hot Springs is an inspiring site to stop by while you're here. All year is a glorious time in the Central Cascade Range if you love the outdoors. It's a great idea to have a look at Warner Creek, it's near Owl Cabin Way; you can stay the night at Oakridge Mobile Home Park. A river like this is too good to miss. Paddling on Hills Creek is so much fun, and a quick tour to McCredie Creek is unquestionably a great idea.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7126, Longitude -122.2983
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.7452, Longitude -122.2752
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Total elevation difference: 3365 feet


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 Trails Near Owl Cabin Way:
Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County County , 2 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference
Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County County , 3 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County County , 5 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Owl Cabin Way:
Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 12 miles away
Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 13 miles away
Errin Campground, Lane County, 15 miles away
Twin Springs Campground, Lane County, 16 miles away
 Whitewater Near Owl Cabin Way:
Salt Creek, Lane County County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge)
Hills Creek, Lane County County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Salmon Creek, Lane County County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge)
Christy Creek, Lane County County , 10 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)
 National Parks Near Owl Cabin Way:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 43 miles away
 Hotels Near Owl Cabin Way:
Arbor Inn, Oakridge , 12 miles away
Oakridge Motel, Oakridge , 12 miles away
Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge , 14 miles away
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 14 miles away
Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River , 23 miles away

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