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| | Each one of the many backpacking and hiking trails of Oregon has its own character. Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Spring Mountain Way in Douglas County, Oregon is an excellent choice. Oregon has lots of outdoors things to do. Spring Mountain Way has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Spring Mountain Way is 12.8 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. Some parts of Spring Mountain Way are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail which of course means |
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you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Spring Mountain Way is very far from the closest great urban center, and many people like to backcountry hike here to be near the outdoors. Spring Mountain Way is a relatively wet
| | site typically with lots of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is a good way to spend some time. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. There are backpacking and hiking trails all over Oregon, and Spring Mountain Way in Douglas County is one of them. The total elevation difference for Spring Mountain Way is 4,292 feet which is higher than average. This backcountry trail is many miles | |
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long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The picturesque backcountry trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the wilderness. Keep in mind
that this is a long backcountry hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many backpacking trails in the surrounding area. This trek should take you about 2 days, so it's a nice thing if your backpack
is big enough to do the job. All through the warm months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Spring Mountain Way. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. For the period of the winter this site gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Spring Mountain Way dipping down into the
30's through winter nights.
Briefly about the general area:
Coming to this river is always a good idea. Rattlesnake Creek is a magnificent local stream; do set aside some time for Oak Flats since you're here at Spring Mountain Way. Spring Mountain Way in fact is in the
middle of a picturesque outdoors paradise. Dark Canyon is in close proximity to Spring Mountain Way and is a glorious location, and whitewater paddling is great on Copland Creek.
Take a side trip to Boulder Creek, and paddling on Steamboat Creek is so much fun. So many entertaining
things in the Central Cascade Range, just amazing. The trees of Ringtail Pine are a perfect source of shade on hot summer days, and Spring Mountain Way is a great location to camp, Weeping Rock Campground is a great location. A pleasant visit to Horse Prairie is a delightful way
to spend an afternoon. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Spring Mountain Way has to offer, you can camp at Slim Chance Campground.
And that's not all the things to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Don't leave Spring Mountain Way without first paying a visit
to Illahee Spring; a tour to Charcoal Point is always a perfect idea. This river is so good. A tour to Soda Springs will fill your spirit with pleasant feelings.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.3044, Longitude -122.5269
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.3556, Longitude -122.5482
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 4292 feet
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21 miles away
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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43 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Spring Mountain Way. |
| | Trails Near Spring Mountain Way:
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Grassy Ranch Trail, Douglas County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 684 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Creek Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3222 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Camp Trail, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.9 hiking miles, 3991 feet elevation difference |
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Cinder Prairie Way, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 3151 feet elevation difference |
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Deception Way, Douglas County
County
, 5 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference |
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Perry Butte Way, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1801 feet elevation difference |
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BVD Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 2801 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Spring Mountain Way:
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Copland Creek, Douglas County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) |
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Umpqua River - North, Douglas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) |
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Canyon Creek, Douglas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Spring Mountain Way:
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Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 21 miles away |
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 21 miles away |
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 21 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 21 miles away |
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43 miles away
