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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. Rough Creek Trail is a two ended wilderness trail with two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a backcountry hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 2,837 feet which is higher than average. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. With its 10.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 9 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2837 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Oregon > Rough Creek Trail
