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| | When you're here in Oregon backcountry trekking along one of its hiking trails is so much fun. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own unique prettiness. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Smith Prairie Trail in Linn County, Oregon is an excellent site for getting out. The length of this wilderness trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice great outdoors hiking trail for experienced hikers in good shape. All through the warm months highs here at Smith |
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Prairie Trail reach the 80's; the overnight is a tad cooler of course, usually in the 40's. Through the winter this site gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Smith Prairie Trail fall into the 20's. This hiking trail has a total elevation
| | difference of 923 feet which is a lower than average number. There's not much difference in elevation along the great outdoors trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. This is a wilderness hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Being 17.2 miles long; it's a long great outdoors trail. Tremendous hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance; Smith Prairie Trail is one of them, and it's in Linn County. Smith Prairie Trail is a wet site that gets a lot of precipitation; the wettest month | |
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of the year is frequently December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Backcountry trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. This is a two-ended
hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Oregon is a fine location for outdoors people. Smith Prairie Trail is not very right next door to Bend at all, but when you backcountry walk
it you're always having an excellent time. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day trek, so it's a great thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest
authorities before you head out. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding area.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a tremendous time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. Stay the night at Tombstone Prairie
Campground, and Carmen Diversion Dam is a site that is in the neighborhood of Smith Prairie Trail. It's always fine to visit Tamolitch Falls.
Some of the water nearby flows, like Gate Creek; whitewater paddling is great on Horse Creek. These mountains rock, just look at all
the exciting stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. If you wish for a little side tour, try Tombstone Pass, and since you're here at Smith Prairie Trail it's a good idea to stop by Smith Prairie. You assume that's enough? Just getting warmed up. A pleasant visit to Lost Prairie
is a nice way to spend an afternoon; Koosah Falls is a good local attraction.
Browder Creek is a fine local stream, and the trees of Willamette National Forest are a nice source of shade on hot summer days. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Smith Prairie Trail has to offer, you can camp at Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park, and paddling on Marion Creek is so much fun.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.2909, Longitude -122.0441
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.3966, Longitude -122.0046
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 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: 923 feet
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26 miles away
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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32 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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Current weather conditions at Smith Prairie Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
Local climate location: BELKNAP SPRINGS 8 miles away
       
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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34 miles away
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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44 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Smith Prairie Trail. |
| | Trails Near Smith Prairie Trail:
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Browder Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1658 feet elevation difference |
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Anderson Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 2720 feet elevation difference |
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Crescent Mountain Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2419 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Butte Trail, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 814 feet elevation difference |
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Lookout Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 527 feet elevation difference |
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Maxwell Trail, Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 2511 feet elevation difference |
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Pocket Way, Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 166 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Smith Prairie Trail:
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Horse Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) |
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Blue River, Linn/ Lane County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Smith Prairie Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 32 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 34 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 44 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 46 miles away |
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