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| | Going for a backcountry hike here in Oregon is a wonderful way to spend some time. Oregon has plenty of great wilderness hiking trails; one of them being Squaw Butte Trail in Lane County. Every wilderness hiking trail in Oregon is well worth a backcountry hike. Squaw Butte Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently November, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This is one of many trails in the surrounding vicinity. Squaw Butte Trail is in a quite |
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deserted neighborhood, and hiking and backpacking trails like these are perfect. This is a two-ended backpacking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. With its 6.8 miles of
| | walking distance it's an average length trail. This walk shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This great outdoors trail is a normal length great outdoors trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Squaw Butte Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and throughout | |
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the dark hours in the wintertime at Squaw Butte Trail temperatures plunge to the 30's. There's not much difference in elevation along the trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. 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. Gotta get out of the urban center man, and Squaw Butte Trail in Lane County, Oregon is the great outdoors at its best. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before
you go. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Squaw Butte Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,436 feet, and that is about average. These great outdoors trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a very good
way to see these highlands. Oregon is a brilliant location for outdoors folks.
Briefly about the general area:
Getting to Gobel Creek from Squaw Butte Trail is easy; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Sugar Creek. Why not camp at Oakridge RV Park since you're
here at Squaw Butte Trail, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Hills Creek.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool stuff in the Central Cascade Range. Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a great local campground;
a visit to Cottonwood Spring will fill your spirit with wonderful feelings. Yeah, come here to Squaw Butte Trail for a wonderful time. There are some fine whitewater spots on Salt Creek, and do put some time aside to spend at Salmon Falls if you're here at Squaw Butte Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.7661, Longitude -122.3211
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.7371, Longitude -122.3308
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1436 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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12 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
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48 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou...
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User input for Squaw Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Squaw Butte Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Squaw Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 13 miles away
       
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
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49 miles away
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Village Inn, Springfield
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49 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Squaw Butte Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Squaw Butte Trail. |
| | Trails Near Squaw Butte Trail:
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Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference |
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Owl Cabin Way, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference |
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Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
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Shitepoke Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference |
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Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference |
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Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference |
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Roosevelt Way, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 2210 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Squaw Butte Trail:
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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| | Hotels Near Squaw Butte Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 12 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 48 miles away |
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Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 49 miles away |
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Village Inn, Springfield
, 49 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 49 miles away |
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