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| | We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Red Butte Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is just the spot. Trekking here in Oregon is a must. There are many wonderful backcountry trails in Oregon, and one of these is Red Butte Trail in Douglas County. Here in the wonderful state of Oregon backpacking is always an exciting thing to do. Some parts of Red Butte Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other parts |
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of it. Each backcountry trail in Oregon has something unique to offer. High temperatures at Red Butte Trail during the long summer days are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; during
| | the dark hours in the winter at Red Butte Trail temperatures dip to the 30's. Red Butte Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Red Butte Trail ordinarily gets a good deal of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is July. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The length of Red Butte Trail is on the longer side having an average | |
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number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail nice for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This walk should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. You'll must go far from Medford to get to Red Butte Trail, but
it is a brilliant retreat from the city. The stunning hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. The total elevation difference for Red Butte Trail is 1,909 feet which is about average. Sometimes this trail gets really dry, so do check
for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. With its 17.2 miles of walking distance; it's a long great outdoors hiking trail. This is a region covered with lots of backcountry hiking trails.
Briefly about the general area:
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors fun stuff the area in the neighborhood of Red Butte Trail has to offer. Camping at Buckhead Mountain Campground is always a pleasant experience; it's a magnificent idea to pop by Junction Creek. But wait, there's more exciting things
to do in the Central Cascade Range. A forest near Red Butte Trail is Umpqua National Forest, and do put some time aside to spend at Hemlock Falls since you're here at Red Butte Trail.
Don't forget to take a magnificent little journey to Last Creek, and Yakso Falls is always
fun to check out. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Cascade Range. A brilliant place to camp here at Red Butte Trail is Big Twin Lakes Campground. Places like Yellow Jacket Glade are pleasant to pop by; there are some good whitewater spots on Umpqua River - North.
Horn Prairie is a delightful spot, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Little River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.1404, Longitude -122.7862
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.1897, Longitude -122.7058
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 1909 feet
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38 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Red Butte Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Red Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Douglas County, Oregon
Local climate location: IDLEYLD PARK 11 miles away
      
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La Quinta Inn Suites White City, White City
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38 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Red Butte Trail. |
| | Trails Near Red Butte Trail:
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Panther Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference |
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Mott Trail, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference |
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Straight Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 2918 feet elevation difference |
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Freezeout Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 583 feet elevation difference |
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Williams Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Lakes Trail, Douglas County
County
, 11 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference |
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Acker Divide Trail, Douglas County
County
, 11 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 1953 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Red Butte Trail:
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Little River, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) |
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Umpqua River - North, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) |
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Umpqua River - South, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Campbell Falls to Three C Rock) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cover Camp to FS 31) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Red Butte Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 34 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn Suites White City, White City
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
, 38 miles away |
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