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| | It's a long drive from Klamath Falls to South Fork Trail, but if you're looking for a brilliant spot to go backcountry hiking, this is a brilliant choice. Each great outdoors hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and South Fork Trail in Klamath County, Oregon is a brilliant spot to go. South Fork Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a long backcountry trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This backcountry |
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trek should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. There are so many wonderful great outdoors hiking trails for backcountry hiking in Oregon; one of them being South Fork Trail in Klamath County. This backpacking trail goes through some very
| | different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Being 14.8 miles long; it's a long backpacking trail. Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. An average amount of precipitation falls at South Fork Trail; the wettest month of the year is generally November, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is July. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is so much fun. Backcountry trekking here in the Southern Cascade Range is a really brilliant way to spend quality time in | |
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the fresh air. The total elevation difference for this hiking and backpacking trail is 1,813 feet which is about average. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this area. This great outdoors hiking trail is
many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice hiking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in tremendous shape. 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. Summer at South Fork Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to South Fork Trail.
Briefly about
the general area:
Now, you may imagine that's plenty but there's even more entertaining things to do here in the Southern Cascade Range. While you're here at South Fork Trail it's a splendid idea to stop at Buck Basin, and camping at South Fork Trail is glorious fun, Upper
South Fork Campground is a glorious local campground. Looking for a glorious journey? Crater Lake National Park is pretty next to South Fork Trail, and if you came for an overnight stay Saddle Campground is a nice place to camp.
So many fun things to do here at South Fork
Trail, too tremendous to be true. Swan Creek is a perfect local stream, and swing by Parker Creek it's a glorious place to check out. Gypsy Spring is a great local attraction, and you have to without doubt dedicate some time to McKee Basin while you're here at South Fork Trail.
Dole Spring is always fun to check out, and Rogue River - North Fork has a perfect whitewater paddling spot close by.
Whohoo, so much fun stuff in one place! The Southern Cascade Range rocks!.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 42.5799, Longitude -122.2864
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 42.5325, Longitude -122.2955
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1813 feet
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27 miles away
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
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32 miles away
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User input for South Fork Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Klamath Falls, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Klamath Falls, Oregon, the metro area neareast to South Fork Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at South Fork Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Klamath County, Oregon
Local climate location: PROSPECT 5 miles away
      
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
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32 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Fork Trail:
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Blue Canyon Trail, Klamath County
County
, 2 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference |
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Cat Hill Way, Jackson County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2014 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Rock Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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Red Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 3 miles away, 10.3 hiking miles, 1759 feet elevation difference |
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Wickiup Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 2089 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Ponds Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
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Hemlock Lake Trail, Klamath County
County
, 4 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 2410 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Fork Trail:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 19 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 22 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Big Butte Creek, Jackson County
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Butte Falls to Netherlands Road) |
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Jenny Creek, Jackson / Siskiyou County
County
, 26 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Ashland Oregon to Iron Gate Reservoir California) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Trail:
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 27 miles away |
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, Or, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
, 32 miles away |
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Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland
, 35 miles away |
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