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| | Rather far from Eugene-Springfield you encounter Packard Creek Trail, but it is one of many perfect great outdoors trails in this area. Put on your hiking shoes, and hit the great outdoors trail, Packard Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just what you need. There are plenty of wilderness trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors trails in this neighborhood. Oregon is an outstanding outdoors state. High temperatures at Packard Creek Trail all through the summer are in the 80's, |
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and the nighttime is a bit colder of course, mostly in the 50's. All through the wintertime this location gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Packard Creek Trail. Packard Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can
| | get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is an outstanding way to explore these highlands. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 8.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This backcountry trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backcountry trail could be very different from other parts of it. Packard Creek Trail is a reasonably wet location mostly with a great deal | |
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of rain; most of the rain falls all through November, and the driest month is July. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Being 9.8 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. Trails are
great and plentiful in Oregon; among these are Packard Creek Trail in Lane County. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This hiking and backpacking trail is a very long hiking and backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing
distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced hikers looking for a perfect challenge. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The total elevation difference for Packard Creek Trail is 2,844 feet, and that is higher than average. Here in
Oregon backcountry backpacking is always a fun thing to do.
Briefly about the general area:
Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a pleasant local campground; Brice Creek has a brilliant whitewater paddling spot close by. But wait, there's more to do near Packard Creek Trail.
Stony Cove is pretty near Packard Creek Trail.
You have to positively dedicate some time to Sand Prairie while you're here at Packard Creek Trail, and don't forget to take a brilliant little trip to Windfall Creek. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Cascade Range.
While you're here at Packard Creek Trail it's a good idea to stop at Little Pine Openings, and it's a pleasant idea to stop by Gold Creek. Errin Campground is a delightful campground nearby; in case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Willamette River - Middle Fork.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.6508, Longitude -122.4678
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.6154, Longitude -122.5307
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2844 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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6 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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38 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...
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User input for Packard Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Packard Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Packard Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 4 miles away
       
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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38 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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38 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Packard Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Packard Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Packard Creek Trail:
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Rocky Point Way, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2915 feet elevation difference |
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Dinner Ridge Way, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4056 feet elevation difference |
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Grass Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 341 feet elevation difference |
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Johnson Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1607 feet elevation difference |
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Larison Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference |
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Holland Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference |
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Skeeter Camp Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1108 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Packard Creek Trail:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Champion Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Packard Creek Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 38 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 39 miles away |
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