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| | There are numerous hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon, and each one is lovely in its own way. When you're here in Oregon backcountry backpacking along one of its hiking and backpacking trails is so much fun. While visiting this neighborhood in Oregon it's a brilliant idea to go backcountry backpacking too. With its 9 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking and backpacking trail. South Fork Trail is not very right next door to Grants Pass at all, but it is a tremendous escape from the town. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time |
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to get out in the great outdoors a bit, and South Fork Trail in Douglas County, Oregon is a tremendous place to go. South Fork Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,703 feet, and that is about average. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so make sure
| | you bring plenty of supplies. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking and backpacking trail. South Fork Trail is a two ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 8 hours, but you | |
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never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Much rainfall falls at South Fork Trail; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current
fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The number of backcountry hiking trails in this region is not very high. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Oregon, and South Fork Trail in Douglas County is one of them. These backcountry
trails here in the Coast Ranges are the best way to enjoy these highlands. The length of this backcountry trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for an excellent challenge.
All through the months of summer here at South Fork Trail, high temperatures usually get into the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows at South Fork Trail all through the winter mostly descend into the 30's.
Briefly
about the general area:
Horse Heaven is a gorgeous place any time of year, and don't leave South Fork Trail without first paying a visit to Flory Spring. And that's not all you can do here at South Fork Trail. Don't forget to stop at Fir Point while you're here at South Fork
Trail.
Creekside Rv Resort is a great local campground, and swing by Lawson Creek it's a magnificent location to check out. Visit Bear Creek if you're here at South Fork Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Bernstein Spring. And that's not all you can do
here in the Coast Ranges. Get wet paddling on Umpqua River - South, and South Fork Trail is a great site to visit for more than one day, Seven Feathers RV Resort is a great site 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 And 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
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
