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| | Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and if you happen to be in Linn County of Oregon, Pine Ridge Trail is a brilliant local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Every single Oregon wilderness hiking trail is well worth a hike. Wilderness hiking trails are wonderful and plentiful in Oregon, and one of these is Pine Ridge Trail in Linn County. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. This great outdoors hiking trail is a very long great |
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outdoors hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a splendid wilderness hiking trail for experienced walkers in great shape. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Pine Ridge Trail. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into
| | the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Pine Ridge Trail are in the 30's. Trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very brilliant way to see these peaks. Different parts of this backcountry trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. Pine Ridge Trail is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that rains the most, and | |
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July is the month with the least moisture. This trek should take you about 2 days, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Being 14 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t
forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Going for a hike here in Oregon is so much fun. This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this area. The total elevation difference for Pine Ridge Trail is 1,692 feet, and that is about average.
Outdoors folks generally like this part of Oregon. Pine Ridge Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Pine Ridge Trail is a long journey away from Bend, but it is a brilliant refuge from the urban center. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety
restrictions in site.
Briefly about the general area:
Pine Ridge Trail is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Trout Lake Campground is a tremendous local campground, and if you want a little side trip, try Minto Pass. And if you're still looking for more outdoors
fun stuff just keep reading. A splendid site to camp here at Pine Ridge Trail is Tombstone Prairie Campground; Marion Flats is a glorious place here at Pine Ridge Trail.
All the outdoors entertaining stuff in the Central Cascade Range will keep you coming back repeatedly. There's
whitewater on Marion Creek for all you adrenaline people. You can run the rapids of Santiam River - North near Pine Ridge Trail; Gooch Falls is a stunning location to go to while you're at Pine Ridge Trail. A short journey to Marion Falls is always worthwhile, and Turpentine Creek
is in the vicinity of Pine Ridge Trail and is always a delight to pop by.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Cascade Range. A glorious spot like Eight Lakes Basin here at Pine Ridge Trail is too good to miss, and why not take a little trip to Moon Creek while you're here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.5775, Longitude -121.894
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.5561, Longitude -121.9318
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1692 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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20 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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27 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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User input for Pine Ridge Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon:
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 Pine Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pine Ridge Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Marion Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.2 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference |
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Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference |
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Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference |
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Turpentine Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 2018 feet elevation difference |
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Duffy Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 1541 feet elevation difference |
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Lava Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 1651 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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Clackamas River, Clackamas County
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) |
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| | Hotels Near Pine Ridge Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 27 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 29 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 38 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 38 miles away |
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29 miles away
