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| | Here in Oregon backpacking is so much fun. Hey, time for a walk don’t you think? Pyramid Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a wonderful place for getting out. Hiking and backpacking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon; Pyramid Trail in Lane County is one of them. Pyramid Trail is pretty far from the nearest city, and if you're looking for a wonderful place to go backcountry trekking, this is a wonderful choice. This part of Oregon is always a bliss to stop at during backcountry backpacking season. Pyramid Trail is 8.8 miles long it's a mid length |
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backcountry walk. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 8 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Some parts of Pyramid Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry
| | trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Pyramid Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,174 feet which is a higher than average number. This backpacking and hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a magnificent way to explore these mountains. This is just one of a large number of wilderness trails in this area. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last | |
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the whole trip. Pyramid Trail gets a lot of water; most of the rain falls through December, and July on the other hand is the driest. The length of Pyramid Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced
walkers looking for an outstanding challenge. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. For the duration of the long summer days at Pyramid Trail highs are typically in the 80's. Summer
overnight lows fall down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Pyramid Trail. Each backpacking trail in Oregon is pretty in its own way.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not stop by nearby
Rebel Creek since you're here at Pyramid Trail; a trip to Beeler Spring will fill your spirit with good feelings. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Central Cascade Range. Twin Springs Campground is a perfect campground nearby; get your pulse rate up on
the splendid whitewater of McKenzie River - South Fork.
If you're here at Pyramid Trail, you could pop by Pat Creek. Stay the night at Patio RV Park; you can run the rapids of Horse Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.0166, Longitude -122.1672
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 3174 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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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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38 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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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 Pyramid Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Pyramid Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: MC KENZIE BRIDGE R S 6 miles away
      
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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43 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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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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44 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pyramid Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pyramid Trail. |
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Rebel Rock Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3608 feet elevation difference |
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Tipsoo Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2848 feet elevation difference |
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Saddle Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference |
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Tuckta Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference |
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Hiyu Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1264 feet elevation difference |
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Grasshopper Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2109 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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| | Whitewater Near Pyramid Trail:
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 12 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
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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Quartz Creek, Lane County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Pyramid Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 28 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 43 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 44 miles away |
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Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine
, 48 miles away |
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