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| | There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them is beautiful in its own way. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and if you happen to be in Douglas County of Oregon, Panther Trail is an excellent local wilderness trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. It's a long tour from Eugene-Springfield to Panther Trail, but it is one of many great wilderness trails in this area. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Some parts of this great outdoors trail are much |
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higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions
| | with local forest authorities before you head out. Being 18.6 miles long; it's a long great outdoors trail. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,150 feet which is a higher than average number. As long as you like the outdoors you will like Oregon. Here in the splendid state of Oregon hiking is the splendid thing to do. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you | |
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can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Good great outdoors trails in Oregon are in abundance, and among these are Panther Trail in Douglas County. This backcountry walk should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff
you need. Much precipitation falls at Panther Trail; November is the wettest month with most rain while July is ordinarily the driest month. The length of this trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail
for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a glorious challenge. For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Panther Trail reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Panther Trail are in
the 30's. The delightful trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really good way to spend quality time in the outdoors.
Briefly about the general area:
This river is so great. Visit Steamboat Creek since you're here at Panther Trail. Whohoo, so many fun things in
one place! The Central Cascade Range is unbeatable! A wooded region near Panther Trail is Umpqua National Forest; if you came to camp River View RV Park is a pleasant place to do that.
Take a side trip to Station Creek; do set aside some time for South Limpy Prairie since you're
here at Panther Trail. This river has it all. Little Falls is an inspiring spot to check out during your stay; Panther Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Buckhead Mountain Campground is a great local campground. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors fun
things the Central Cascade Range has to offer. Steamboat Creek is a perfect whitewater spot in the vicinity of Panther Trail, and Black Gorge is unquestionably a fine site to explore.
If you love the outdoors, you'll adore Panther Trail. Don't forget to visit Bloody Point since
you're here at Panther Trail, and while you're here at Panther Trail it's a good idea to pop by Limpy Prairie. A short tour to Winslow Cabin Spring is always worthwhile, and a good spot for whitewater paddling is Umpqua River - North.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.343, Longitude -122.7346
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.273, Longitude -122.7509
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 3150 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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28 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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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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33 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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User input for Panther Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas 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 Panther Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Panther Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Panther Trail. |
| | Trails Near Panther Trail:
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Mott Trail, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference |
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Williams Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference |
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Red Butte Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1909 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Lakes Trail, Douglas County
County
, 9 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference |
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Leach Camp Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference |
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Deception Way, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference |
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Francis Way, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, .6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Panther Trail:
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Umpqua River - North, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) |
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Canyon Creek, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek) |
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Little River, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Panther Trail:
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Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park
, 2 miles away |
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Dogwood Motel, Idleyld Park
, 14 miles away |
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Swiftwater Park Guest House, Idleyld Park
, 19 miles away |
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North Umpqua Resort, Idleyld Park
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 28 miles away |
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33 miles away
