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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the fresh air. A lengthy trip separates Eugene-Springfield from Steamboat Trail, but It's always amusing to backcountry walk here. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. Backpacking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; among these are Steamboat Trail in Lane County. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Steamboat Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means |
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that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry trek, so it's a great thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. With its 11.8 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry
| | hiking trails. High temperatures at Steamboat Trail all through the summertime months are in the 70's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Steamboat Trail. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding region. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 2,985 feet, and that is higher than average. The length of this backcountry | |
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hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a magnificent challenge. Steamboat Trail usually gets a large amount of precipitation; the month of November
is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in
each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Steamboat Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just what you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Every Oregon hiking
trail is worth hiking.
Briefly about the general area:
Visit Annie Creek while you're here at Steamboat Trail, and do set aside some time for Johnson Meadows while you're here at Steamboat Trail. Yep, outdoors entertaining things truly is abundant here in the Central
Cascade Range. If you came for an overnight stay Casey's Riverside Park is a wonderful place to camp, and don't forget to take a great little tour to Knott Creek.
If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Cascade Range. The beauty of
mother nature reveals herself at Grouse Mountain Falls. A glorious place close to Steamboat Trail is Helena Saddle, and camping is available at Slim Chance Campground. But wait, there's more to do close to Steamboat Trail. Don't leave Steamboat Trail without first paying a visit
to Knott Spring, and whitewater paddling is wonderful on Champion Creek.
You have to absolutely dedicate some time to Crystal Basin since you're here at Steamboat Trail; in case you don’t mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Brice Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.5808, Longitude -122.6426
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.5446, Longitude -122.5922
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2985 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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13 miles away
This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains...
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
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31 miles away
Village Green Resort is located off Interstate 5, in Cottage Grove. The resort is six miles from the covered bridges, and approximately 30 miles from Eugene Airport. We are less than a mile from two g...
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User input for Steamboat 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 Steamboat Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Steamboat Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Steamboat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Steamboat Trail:
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Mayflower Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1953 feet elevation difference |
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Skeeter Camp Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1108 feet elevation difference |
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Canton Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference |
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Bohemia Trail, Douglas County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1520 feet elevation difference |
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Holland Meadows Trail, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 603 feet elevation difference |
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Grass Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 341 feet elevation difference |
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China Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Steamboat Trail:
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
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Champion Creek, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) |
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Brice Creek, Lane County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground) |
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Steamboat Creek, Douglas County
County
, 10 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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| | Hotels Near Steamboat Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 13 miles away |
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Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 31 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove
, 32 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express COTTAGE GROVE, Cottage Grove
, 32 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 32 miles away |
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32 miles away
