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| | There are plenty of backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is such a magnificent thing to do. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is always an enjoyable thing to do. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry walk, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. South Fork Trail is a wilderness trail of good length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail perfect for hard core backpackers |
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looking for adventure. This backpacking trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Put on your backpacking shoes, and hit the backcountry trail, South Fork Trail in Klamath County, Oregon is a wonderful pick. Backcountry hiking
| | here in the Southern Cascade Range is a really good way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. The warmest time of the year at South Fork Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's while South Fork Trail overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. South Fork Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Being 14.8 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. Please follow all local rules | |
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about fires and camping. This great outdoors trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Wilderness hiking trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all
over Oregon; South Fork Trail is one of them, and it's in Klamath County. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding region. The total elevation difference for South Fork Trail is 1,813 feet which is an average number. South Fork Trail goes through some very different
elevations, and that means that some parts of the backcountry trail could be very different from other parts of it. The yearly rainfall here at South Fork Trail is about average; the wettest month of the year is typically November, that's the one that rains the most; the driest
of the months is July. A lengthy journey divides Klamath Falls from South Fork Trail, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Southern Cascade Range. It's always
fine to check out Gypsy Spring, and naturally Swan Creek is a striking stream that is worth stopping at. Places like McKee Basin are nice to explore, and Dole Spring is a great local attraction.
Stay the night at Saddle Campground, and drift down the rapids of Rogue River -
North Fork in a kayak. Don't forget to take a great little spree to Parker Creek, and Buck Basin is a glorious site to check out. That right there is heaps already, but it continues; South Fork Trail has it all. There's so much to do here at South Fork Trail that you need to camp
here for a while, Upper South Fork Campground is a good spot for that, and Crater Lake National Park is a delightful spot close by.
And if that's not sufficient there's a heap more fun things to do in the Southern Cascade Range.
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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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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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