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| | You'll have got to go far from Grants Pass to get to South Fork Trail, but it is an enjoyable location to backcountry trek. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. Going for a backcountry trek here in Oregon is the tremendous thing to do. South Fork Trail usually gets much rain; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is frequently the driest month. You should count on this hike taking about 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Some parts of South Fork Trail are much |
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higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 1,703 feet, and that is about average. The scenic backcountry
| | trails of the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these mountains. For the period of the days of summer here at South Fork Trail, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's; the night is fairly colder of course, usually in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's; night lows through the wintertime for South Fork Trail tend to be in the 30's. South Fork Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of hiking it one way | |
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if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The length of South Fork Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There are not too many hiking trails in this
vicinity. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety
restrictions in spot. Perfect backcountry trails in Oregon are in abundance; one of those is South Fork Trail in Douglas County. With its 9 miles of walking distance it's an average length backpacking trail. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and if you happen to be in
Douglas County of Oregon, South Fork Trail is a magnificent local backpacking and hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Sunny Valley Koa Kampground since you're here at South Fork Trail; if you're looking for
some flowing water? Try Bear Creek. Put some time aside to spend at Flory Spring since you're here at South Fork Trail, and why not take a little spree to Lawson Creek while you're here.
If you fancy the outdoors, you'll go for South Fork Trail. Fir Point is nearby and always
nice to visit. And if that's not enough there's a load more exciting stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. Don’t forget to take a look at Horse Heaven while you're here at South Fork Trail, and a nice site to camp here at South Fork Trail is Grants Pass/Sunny Valley KOA. A spree to
Bernstein Spring will fill your spirit with perfect feelings, and in case you don’t mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Umpqua River - South.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.8304, Longitude -123.3916
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.7865, Longitude -123.3715
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1703 feet
Best Western Canyonville Inn And Suites, Canyonville
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9 miles away
Stay at this charming Oregon hotel conveniently located on Interstate 5 and experience the quality and cleanliness associated with Best Western hotels. The Best Western Canyonville Inn & Suites is si...
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Grants Pass Travelodge, Grants Pass
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18 miles away
Convenient to I-5 Freeway, Hwy. 199W. Grants Pass is the gateway to Oregon Caves and the famous Redwood Forests of Northern California. Local attractions include river activities such as boating, jet...
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User input for South Fork Trail, Coast Ranges, Douglas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Grants Pass, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grants Pass, Oregon, the metro area neareast to South Fork Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near South Fork Trail, Coast Ranges, Douglas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near South Fork Trail:
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Umpqua River - South, Douglas County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Canyonville Park to Lawson Bar) |
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Umpqua River - South, Douglas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lawson Bar to Myrtle Ck) |
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Grave Creek, Josephine County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (Six Miles to confluence With Rogue River) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Trail:
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Best Western Canyonville Inn And Suites, Canyonville
, 9 miles away |
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Grants Pass Travelodge, Grants Pass
, 18 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn And Suites Grants Pass, Grants Pass
, 18 miles away |
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Grants Pass Super 8 Motel, Grants Pass
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Grants Pass, Grants Pass
, 18 miles away |
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18 miles away
