Oregon hiking trails - Packsaddle Trail, Coast Ranges, Curry County

   
  Oregon has plenty of great backcountry trails; Packsaddle Trail in Curry County is one of them. Rather far from Crescent City North you come across Packsaddle Trail, but hiking along this backcountry trail is very enjoyable. Oregon is a magnificent site for outdoors folks. Each one of the many backcountry trails of Oregon has its own character. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. Different parts of this backpacking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress
    differently at different elevations. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this wilderness trail delightful for the average walker looking
for an amusing adventure. This hiking and backpacking trail has 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. Packsaddle Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,548 feet, and that is about average. Backpacking trails like this one here in the Coast Ranges are a very great way to see these hills. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Packsaddle Trail. During the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and  
overnight lows in the 40's for Packsaddle Trail. This wilderness hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. When was the last time you got out in the fresh air a bit? Packsaddle Trail in Curry County, Oregon is a really magnificent place to spend some time. This is one of a very small number of wilderness trails in this vicinity. You should count on this walk taking about 4 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Packsaddle Trail is a wet place that gets a lot of rain; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest of the months is July. Packsaddle Trail is 4.8 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail.

Briefly about the general area:
All our national parks are delightful locations to check out, and Redwood National and State Parks is no exception, and camping at Packsaddle Trail is great fun, Ramblin Rose RV Resort is a great local campground. And if that's not sufficient there's a lot more amusing things to do in the Coast Ranges. There's whitewater on Smith River - North Fork for all you thrill seekers, and Packsaddle Trail is not far at all from Crescent City North.
Take a little spree to Sankey Creek since you're here at Packsaddle Trail. This river is so wonderful. Packsaddle Trail is a magnificent site to camp, Salmon Harbor Resort is a magnificent site; getting to Bridge Creek from Packsaddle Trail is trouble-free.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.0082, Longitude -124.0849
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.0164, Longitude -124.0492
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 1548 feet


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 Camp Grounds Near Packsaddle Trail:
Ramblin Rose RV Resort, Crescent City, 9 miles away
Salmon Harbor Resort, Smith River, 10 miles away
Alfred A. Loeb, -blank-, 10 miles away
Crescent City Koa Kampground, Crescent City, 11 miles away
Hiouchi Hamlet RV Resort, Crescent City, 11 miles away
 Whitewater Near Packsaddle Trail:
Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet)
 National Parks Near Packsaddle Trail:
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 14 miles away
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 32 miles away
 Hotels Near Packsaddle Trail:
Sea Dreamer Inn, Brookings , 11 miles away
Harbor Inn Motel of Brookings, Brookings , 13 miles away
Ocean Suites, Brookings , 14 miles away
Best Western Beachfront Inn, Brookings , 14 miles away
Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 14 miles away

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