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| | If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. Brilliant wilderness trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Summit Trail in Jefferson County is one of them. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like nature. Summit Trail gets a good deal of water; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This trail has a total elevation difference |
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of 1,790 feet which is about average. Being 7.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. At Summit Trail during the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. Highs during the winter are mostly in the 30's, and overnight
| | lows during the winter for Summit Trail tend to be in the 20's. Sometimes this great outdoors hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Summit Trail is not very close to Bend at all, but trekking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is an excellent place to do that. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Summit Trail in Jefferson County, Oregon is a really delightful place to spend some time. This is a one trailhead trail, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and | |
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back out. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the wilderness trail. The time
needed for this trek is roughly 6.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backcountry trails. Each one of the many wilderness trails of Oregon has something unique to offer. This backcountry hiking
trail is a normal length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful backcountry trail for experienced walkers in magnificent shape. Backpacking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really perfect way to spend quality time in
nature.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a great time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Summit Trail. Now, you may think that's heaps but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Two Springs is a perfect local attraction.
There's so much to do here at Summit Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Black Butte Resort is a good place for that.
Bear Valley Lake is a magnificent site; get your heart beating on the delightful whitewater of Marion Creek. You'll need more than a day to discover
everything Summit Trail has to offer, you can camp at Cold Springs Resort, and everyone loves Canyon Creek Meadows. Bear Valley Creek is in the neighborhood of Summit Trail and is always a diversion to check out; Minto Pass is another pleasant spot to go to nearby.
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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.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Summit Trail, Central Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Summit Trail. |
| | 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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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 19 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 21 miles away |
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The Inn Of The Seventh Mountain, Bend
, 38 miles away |
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 38 miles away |
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21 miles away
