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| | Every Oregon backpacking trail has its own character. Steamboat Trail is positioned a rather lengthy drive from Eugene-Springfield, but it's one of those places where hiking is tremendous. If you are in Oregon during backcountry backpacking season you have to go backcountry backpacking. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Some parts of this wilderness trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness trail which of course means you need |
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to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness trail. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Summertime highs at Steamboat Trail commonly tend to be in the 70's, and
| | through the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; overnight lows at Steamboat Trail through the winter typically plunge into the 30's. This is a wilderness trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This is a two-ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this vicinity. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is an outstanding idea. | |
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There are so many magnificent backpacking trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon, and Steamboat Trail is one of them, and it's in Lane County. Hitting the backcountry hiking trails is always an exciting thing to do, and if you happen to be in Lane County of Oregon, Steamboat
Trail is a tremendous local backcountry hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Steamboat Trail is 11.8 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness trails. The hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in
nature. Steamboat Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,985 feet which is a higher than average number. Steamboat Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is November while July is regularly the driest month. Don’t forget to check for
any current restrictions or closures before you go. Steamboat Trail is a hiking and backpacking trail of wonderful length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
Briefly
about the general area:
Get your heart beating on the pleasant whitewater of Brice Creek, and Johnson Meadows is a great spot. Knott Spring is a delightful local attraction; why not take a little spree to Annie Creek since you're here.
That right there is a heap already,
but it goes on; Steamboat Trail has it all. Camping at Errin Campground is always a splendid experience, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Knott Creek. A river like this is too good to miss. It's always magnificent to pop by Grouse Mountain Falls; a great location
to explore is Helena Saddle. But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. A glorious spot for whitewater paddling near Steamboat Trail is Champion Creek, and if you came to camp Slim Chance Campground is a nice location to do that.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Cascade Range. Crystal Basin is a good location to check out.
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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
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Steamboat Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| | 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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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 13 miles away |
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Steamboat Inn, Idleyld Park
, 14 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 14 miles away |
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 14 miles away |
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32 miles away
