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| | Going for a hike here in Oregon is always a cool thing to do. Oregon is an excellent place for outdoors folks. There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. During the warm days of summer at Rocky Point Way highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows all through the wintertime for Rocky Point Way tend to be in the 30's. Rocky Point Way is a normal length great outdoors hiking |
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trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Rocky Point Way has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. Please follow all
| | local rules about fires and camping. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 2,915 feet which is a higher than average number. The pretty great outdoors hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really perfect way to spend quality time in the fresh air. This area does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Rocky Point Way is positioned a relatively lengthy drive from Eugene-Springfield, but it is a good hiking trail. Put on your backcountry | |
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trekking shoes, and hit the hiking trail, Rocky Point Way in Lane County, Oregon is a really good place to spend some time. A large amount of rainfall falls at Rocky Point Way; most of the rain falls during November; July is when it's the driest. The time needed for this backcountry
trek is roughly 8 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail
could be very different from other parts of it. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding neighborhood. With its 8.8 miles of walking distance it's a mid length trek. Perfect
great outdoors trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Rocky Point Way is one of them, and it's in Lane County.
Briefly about the general area:
Glide down the rapids of Brice Creek in a kayak; hey, Gold Creek is a tremendous local stream. Camping at Oakridge Mobile Home
Park is always a wonderful experience, and get dripping wet paddling on Willamette River - Middle Fork.
Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Sand Prairie is a picturesque place any time of year, and a good site to camp here at Rocky Point Way is Oakridge RV Park.
But wait, there's more to do right next door to Rocky Point Way. Stony Cove is in the vicinity of Rocky Point Way and is a perfect spot to check out. Little Pine Openings is a glorious location to check out, and swing by Windfall Creek it's a wonderful site to stop at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.6051, Longitude -122.4534
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.6158, Longitude -122.5301
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2915 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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7 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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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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39 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...
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User input for Rocky Point Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane 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 Rocky Point Way. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Rocky Point Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 3 miles away
       
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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39 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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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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39 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rocky Point Way, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rocky Point Way. |
| | Trails Near Rocky Point Way:
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Grass Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 341 feet elevation difference |
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Packard Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 2844 feet elevation difference |
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Johnson Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1607 feet elevation difference |
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Dinner Ridge Way, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4056 feet elevation difference |
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Larison Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference |
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Moon Lake Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 3357 feet elevation difference |
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Holland Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rocky Point Way:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Rocky Point Way:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 7 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 39 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 39 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 39 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 39 miles away |
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