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| | While visiting this area in Oregon it's a good idea to go backcountry backpacking too. Here in the perfect state of Oregon hiking is always a fun thing to do. Hiking trails are perfect and plentiful in Oregon, and Silica Trail in Lane County is one of them. Throughout the summer months at Silica Trail temperatures are frequently in the 70's, and the night is quite chillier of course, mostly in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's while Silica Trail night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. There are |
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so many trails in this neighborhood. This is a long backcountry hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of Oregon is different from the others. These great outdoors trails here in the Central Cascade Range are
| | the best way to enjoy these highlands. Silica Trail is a quite wet place mostly with lots of rain; most of the rain falls throughout November while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This hiking and backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The time needed | |
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for this backcountry trek is roughly 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Silica Trail is a two ended wilderness trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up
at the other end. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Silica Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the spot. Silica Trail is situated a pretty lengthy tour from Eugene-Springfield, but it is an exciting spot to walk. The total elevation
difference for this wilderness trail is 2,595 feet which is higher than average. Being 6.6 miles long it's an average length hiking and backpacking trail. Silica Trail is a normal length great outdoors trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail perfect
for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Layng Creek; if you're here why not visit Sailors Gulch. Having a pleasant time in the Central Cascade Range is simple. Quartz Creek is right next door
to Silica Trail and is always a bliss to visit; glide down the rapids of Sharps Creek in a kayak.
A great spot to camp here at Silica Trail is Slim Chance Campground. Clark Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth stopping at, and camping at Happy Eagle Lodge and RV's is always a good experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.5764, Longitude -122.7491
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.5388, Longitude -122.7789
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2595 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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21 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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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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23 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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User input for Silica Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Silica Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Silica Trail. |
| | Trails Near Silica Trail:
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China Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference |
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Francis Way, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, .6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference |
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Bohemia Trail, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1520 feet elevation difference |
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Leach Camp Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference |
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Pass Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference |
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Canton Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Silica Trail:
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Sharps Creek, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence) |
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Layng Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground) |
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Canyon Creek, Douglas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek) |
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Champion Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Silica Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 21 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 23 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 23 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
, 23 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 25 miles away |
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23 miles away
