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| | South Loop Trail is located a rather lengthy tour from Bend, but hiking along this great outdoors trail is very cool. Backpacking here in Oregon is a must. There are many nice hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon, and South Loop Trail in Linn County is one of them. This is a region covered with lots of trails. South Loop Trail has a total elevation difference of 154 feet, and that is lower than average. With its 3.8 miles of walking distance it's a short great outdoors hiking trail. These trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way |
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to enjoy these peaks. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 3 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
| | Every Oregon hiking and backpacking trail has its own character. The high level of rain makes South Loop Trail a rather wet spot; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is typically the driest month. This trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail perfect for the average backcountry hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, South Loop Trail in Linn County, Oregon is such a glorious location. And keep in mind | |
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that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Here in the nice state of Oregon backcountry backpacking is something that is always fun to do. South Loop Trail is not that long but it's always brilliant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen.
All through the months of summer at South Loop Trail temperatures are typically in the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are frequently in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at South Loop Trail. At
parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. South Loop Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different
climate zones along your backcountry trek.
Briefly about the general area:
Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! The Central Cascade Range is unbeatable! Why not camp at Cold Springs Resort since you're here at South Loop Trail. Camping is available at Suttle Lake Resort and Marina, and if you yearn for a little side visit, try Hidden Valley.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.4057, Longitude -121.8592
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.3804, Longitude -121.8554
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
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Total elevation difference: 154 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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15 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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21 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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User input for South Loop Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near South Loop Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near South Loop Trail:
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South Loop Cut Off, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 208 feet elevation difference |
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Thirsty Camp Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference |
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Patjens Lakes Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 480 feet elevation difference |
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Pocket Way, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 166 feet elevation difference |
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Cache Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 4 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 428 feet elevation difference |
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Little Belknap Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 1726 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near South Loop Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 21 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 23 miles away |
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The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend
, 38 miles away |
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Sunriver Resort, Sunriver
, 38 miles away |
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23 miles away
