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| | Every single Oregon backpacking trail is different from the others. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. When you're here in Oregon backcountry backpacking along one of its backpacking trails is something that is always fun to do. Summit Trail is 7.4 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. At Summit Trail during the summertime highs are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. For the period of the winter the highs are frequently in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Summit Trail. |
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Hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is an outstanding way to explore these mountaintops. Summit Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,790 feet which is about average. This is a one trailhead hiking and backpacking trail, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Summit
| | Trail is situated a pretty long trip from Bend, but many people like to backcountry walk here to be near the fresh air. Hey, time for a backcountry walk don’t you think? Summit Trail in Jefferson County, Oregon is such a splendid site. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is a long backcountry hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this backcountry | |
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hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Wilderness hiking trails are fine and plentiful in Oregon, and Summit Trail in Jefferson County is one of them. This is just one of a large number
of hiking trails in this vicinity. Some parts of Summit Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. All the water falling down from the sky makes Summit Trail a wet place; the wettest
month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. Summit Trail is a mid-length great outdoors trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent hiking trail for experienced backcountry
hikers in magnificent shape.
Briefly about the general area:
You might want to pay a visit to Minto Pass if you're here at Summit Trail, and Bear Valley Lake is a pleasant location. Everybody loves Canyon Creek Meadows, and Black Butte Resort is a splendid campground
here.
This river is a great place to visit. If you're here at Summit Trail, you could pop by Bear Valley Creek, and a short tour to Two Springs is always worthwhile. Man, is there a lot of enjoyable stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range. Get yourself into a kayak and hit
Marion Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay Cold Springs Resort is a brilliant site to camp. So much entertaining stuff to do at Summit Trail, so little time.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.52, Longitude -121.7705
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 1790 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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12 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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19 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 Summit Trail, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Summit Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Summit Trail, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon
Local climate location: MARION FRKS FISH HATCH 17 miles away
       
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
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20 miles away
Just a short drive to Redmond and Bend, the Sisters Inn and Suites offers convenience too many local attractions including Downtown Sisters, Fly Fishers Place, Black Butte Ranch, Les Schwab Amphitheat...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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21 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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| | Trails Near Summit Trail:
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Brush Creek Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1347 feet elevation difference |
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Minto Pass Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference |
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Cabot Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 941 feet elevation difference |
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Little Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 1199 feet elevation difference |
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Round Lake Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 627 feet elevation difference |
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Sugar Pine Ridge Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 5 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2926 feet elevation difference |
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Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Summit Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 12 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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Sisters Motor Lodge, Sisters
, 20 miles away |
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