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| | Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Swamp Peak Trail in Linn County, Oregon is such a great site. A lengthy journey parts Albany-Lebanon from Swamp Peak Trail, but if you're looking for a great site to go backcountry trekking, this is a great choice. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is something that is always fun to do. Swamp Peak Trail gets a good deal of water; during December this region sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. There are not too many backcountry trails in this vicinity. This great |
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outdoors hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 981 feet, and that is lower than average. Each backpacking and hiking trail in Oregon is worth hiking. With its 4.4 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. Swamp Peak Trail stays roughly within the
| | same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking and hiking trail. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is a must. Swamp Peak Trail is a one trailhead great outdoors hiking trail, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. The length of this backpacking and hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry | |
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trail perfect for the average trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Great backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon are in
abundance, and one of these is Swamp Peak Trail in Linn County. This is not a very long trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Central Cascade Range are a really great way to spend
quality time in the great outdoors. Summertime highs at Swamp Peak Trail usually tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's; overnight lows in the 30's for Swamp Peak Trail. Please follow
all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about the general area:
This river is a wonderful place to visit. Butte Creek is a great spot to pop by. There's so much to do here at Swamp Peak Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Tombstone Prairie Campground
is a delightful site for that.
Now, you may feel that's lots but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the Central Cascade Range. No Man Creek is a wonderful local stream, and get drenched paddling on Santiam River - North. If you came to camp Detroit Lake State Park is a pleasant place to do that, and whitewater paddling is brilliant on Santiam River - Middle.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5566, Longitude -122.1832
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 981 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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37 miles away
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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41 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 guest ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Swamp Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Swamp Peak Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Swamp Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Gordan Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 441 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 1980 feet elevation difference |
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Cool Camp Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1258 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Santiam River - Middle, Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Detroit Motel, Detroit
, 9 miles away |
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All Season's Motel, Detroit
, 12 miles away |
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Lakeside Motel, Detroit
, 12 miles away |
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Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River
, 19 miles away |
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Oak Park Motel & Trailer Park, Gates
, 20 miles away |
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