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| | Backcountry hiking in Oregon is a nice idea. Relatively far from Bend you come upon Packsaddle Mountain Trail, but it is a perfect great outdoors trail. Each great outdoors hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. This walk should take you about 2 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Packsaddle Mountain Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the place. At Packsaddle Mountain Trail during the warm months highs are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the |
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40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Packsaddle Mountain Trail tend to be in the 20's. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,646 feet, and that is higher than average.
| | Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Packsaddle Mountain Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. Packsaddle Mountain Trail is a very long hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. With its 14.8 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many great | |
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outdoors trails. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. The wonderful hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. Oregon has plenty of glorious great outdoors hiking trails; among these
are Packsaddle Mountain Trail in Lane County. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many backcountry
hiking trails in the surrounding area. Packsaddle Mountain Trail typically gets a lot of rainfall; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. As long as you like nature you will like Oregon.
Briefly about the general area:
But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do in the Central Cascade Range. Take a side tour to Elk Creek. Having a great time in the Central Cascade Range is trouble-free. A trip to Packsaddle Mountain Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Wright Spring, and a pleasant
visit to Reilly Meadows is a great way to spend an afternoon.
But wait, there's more to do near Packsaddle Mountain Trail. Corral Draw is a pleasant spot to spend some time at, and whitewater paddling is delightful on McKenzie River - South Fork. Wildcat Creek is a beautiful
stream that is worth taking a look at, and a great spot to camp here at Packsaddle Mountain Trail is Twin Springs Campground. Camping is available at East Lake Resort and RV Parks, and since you're here at Packsaddle Mountain Trail it's a magnificent idea to pop by Corral Flat.
In the event that you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Horse Creek, and a short visit to Bill Gott Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 43.9465, Longitude -122.0359
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 3646 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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32 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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34 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 Packsaddle Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Packsaddle Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: MC KENZIE BRIDGE R S 10 miles away
      
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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36 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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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
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36 miles away
Stay at this La Pine, Oregon hotel, a central location to five of the major recreational areas in Oregon including Crater Lake and the 14 lake Cascade Lakes. Welcome to the Best Western Newberry Sta...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Packsaddle Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Packsaddle Mountain Trail. |
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Lakeside Trail, Lane County
County
, 0 miles away, 16 hiking miles, 2351 feet elevation difference |
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Dealy Way, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 11.8 hiking miles, 2050 feet elevation difference |
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Elk Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2067 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 21, County
County
, 5 miles away, 105.1 hiking miles, 3920 feet elevation difference |
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Olallie Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference |
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Park Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 980 feet elevation difference |
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Mud Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 19 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Packsaddle Mountain Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) |
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Blue River, Linn/ Lane County
County
, 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 25 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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| | Hotels Near Packsaddle Mountain Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 32 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 34 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 36 miles away |
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