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| | Backcountry trekking in Oregon never gets boring. While visiting this region in Oregon it's a glorious idea to go backcountry hiking too. South Fork Trail is a long journey away from Grants Pass, but there's great natural attractiveness right here for you along it. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Every single Oregon hiking trail is different from the others. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. |
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Different parts of this wilderness hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Summer brings highs in the 80's to South Fork Trail, and the nighttime is somewhat chillier of course, frequently in
| | the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for South Fork Trail tend to be in the 30's. There are not too many wilderness trails in this region. South Fork Trail frequently gets a good deal of rain; December is the wettest month with most rain while July is commonly the driest month. There are so many great hiking trails for trekking in Oregon, and South Fork Trail in Douglas County is one of them. The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 1,703 feet which is about | |
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average. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Finally, backcountry hiking
time is here again, and if you happen to be in Douglas County of Oregon, South Fork Trail is a great local great outdoors hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This wilderness trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way.
This wilderness hiking trail is a mid length wilderness hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced trekkers looking for a glorious challenge. With its 9 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness
hiking trail. The striking wilderness hiking trails of the Coast Ranges are a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the wilderness.
Briefly about the general area:
That right there is a lot already, but it goes on; South Fork Trail has it all. Lawson Creek
is a nice location to have a look at. A journey to South Fork Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Bernstein Spring, and do stop at Bear Creek while you're here at South Fork Trail.
Umpqua River - South has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby; the beauty
of mother nature reveals herself at Flory Spring. While you're here at South Fork Trail it's a fine idea to take a look at Horse Heaven, and Creekside Rv Resort is a good campground nearby. Now, you may imagine that's plenty but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the
Coast Ranges. You should go to Fir Point when you're here at South Fork Trail; South Fork Trail is a glorious place to visit for more than one day, Seven Feathers RV Resort is a glorious place to camp nearby.
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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
- - Directions and Road Map
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 & Suites, Canyonville
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9 miles away
Enjoy convenient access to Stanton Park, Umpqua River and Seven Feathers Casino and Convention Center while staying at this Canyonville, Oregon hotel. No matter the reason for traveling to Canyonvil...
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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
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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 & 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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Super 8 Grants Pass, 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
