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| | We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Sourgrass Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a brilliant site for getting out. Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. Quite far from Eugene-Springfield you bump into Sourgrass Trail, but backcountry trekking it is nice merriment any time. Sourgrass Trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good wilderness hiking trail for the average person looking for a good adventure. This is one of a very small number of wilderness |
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hiking trails in this neighborhood. High temperatures at Sourgrass Trail during the warm months are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 40's, and during the dark hours
| | in the wintertime at Sourgrass Trail temperatures descend to the 30's. Every Oregon hiking trail has its own character. Even though this is not a very long backcountry trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Glorious hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Sourgrass Trail in Lane County is one of them. This part of Oregon is always a delight to have a look at during backcountry backpacking season. The total elevation difference for Sourgrass Trail is 911 feet which is a lower than average number. You | |
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should count on this hike taking about 3 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really tremendous way to spend quality time in the fresh air. All the water falling
down from the sky makes Sourgrass Trail a wet place; through November this neighborhood sees the most rain while July is usually the driest month. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This neighborhood 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. Sourgrass Trail has 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. The hiking trail stays roughly
within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. With its 3.6 miles of walking distance it's shorter than many hiking trails.
Briefly about the general area:
So much fun stuff to do
here in the Central Cascade Range, too great to be true. There's some flowing water nearby, Cabin Creek is a stream you can stop at while you're here. There's so much to do here at Sourgrass Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Casey's Riverside Park is a wonderful location
for that. There's whitewater on Willamette River - Middle Fork for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and if you came to camp Errin Campground is a great spot to do that.
Get your pulse rate up on the glorious whitewater of Fall Creek; Monterica Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth stopping at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.8562, Longitude -122.5503
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.8462, Longitude -122.5689
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
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Total elevation difference: 911 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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7 miles away
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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32 miles away
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User input for Sourgrass Trail, 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 Sourgrass Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Sourgrass Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sourgrass Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sourgrass Trail:
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Cabin Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
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Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
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Tire Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sourgrass Trail:
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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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Fall Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) |
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Winberry Creek, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Sourgrass Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 7 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
, 32 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 32 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 33 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove
, 34 miles away |
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32 miles away
