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The total elevation difference for Smith Prairie Trail is 923 feet, and that is lower than average. With its 17.2 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many trails. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Now this backpacking and hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Smith Prairie Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2.5 days normally, so it's a good thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. You spend the whole backcountry walk in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk.
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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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US Hiking Trails > Oregon > Smith Prairie Trail
