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| | Oregon is a great place for backcountry walkers. Rattlesnake Way is a trail rather far from Medford, but when you trek it you're always having a perfect time. Here in Oregon backcountry hiking is so much fun. Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Rattlesnake Way in Douglas County, Oregon is a really fine site to spend some time. Backpacking trails are good and plentiful in Oregon, and Rattlesnake Way is one of them, and it's in Douglas County. Backpacking here in the Southern Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. At parts |
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of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Each wilderness hiking trail in Oregon has something unique to offer. Being
| | 14.4 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails. There are so many hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity. This is a long wilderness trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. During the warm days of summer here at Rattlesnake Way, high temperatures typically reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Rattlesnake Way dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. The length of Rattlesnake Way is on the longer side with an | |
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average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Rattlesnake Way generally gets
a good deal of rainfall; November is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Different parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different
from other parts of it. The total elevation difference for Rattlesnake Way is 2,853 feet which is higher than average. Rattlesnake Way has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
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But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Southern Cascade Range. Muir Creek Falls is a delightful local attraction. Take a side journey to Fawn Creek; there are some magnificent whitewater spots on Copland Creek.
Camping is available at Haymaker
Campground, and everybody loves Whitehouse Meadows. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the area in close proximity to Rattlesnake Way has to offer. There's whitewater on Rogue River - North Fork for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and as expected Black
Rock Creek is a stunning stream that is worth stopping at. A tremendous location to camp here at Rattlesnake Way is Camas Creek Campground, and Cedar Spring is always fun to check out.
Having a fine time in the Southern Cascade Range is simple. High Prairie is right here at Rattlesnake Way, and Quartz Canyon is close at hand, and is a perfect site.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.1645, Longitude -122.3969
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.0908, Longitude -122.4057
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2853 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rattlesnake Way. |
| | Trails Near Rattlesnake Way:
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Buck Canyon Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Log Pile Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1832 feet elevation difference |
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Grave Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 2389 feet elevation difference |
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Rough Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2837 feet elevation difference |
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Rim Rock Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 586 feet elevation difference |
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Dog Prairie Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2782 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rattlesnake Way:
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 18 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 21 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Rattlesnake Way:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 32 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
, 47 miles away |
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 49 miles away |
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