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| | In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Here in the perfect state of Oregon backpacking is a glorious way to spend some time. There are so many perfect hiking trails for backpacking in Oregon, and Swift Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Lane County. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Swift Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. Swift Creek Trail is 11.6 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. |
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Swift Creek Trail is relatively far away from the nearest town, and it's one of those spots where backcountry backpacking is fine. Different parts of Swift Creek Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors trail could be very different
| | from other parts of it. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry trek, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The high level of rainfall makes Swift Creek Trail a pretty wet spot; the month with most of the rain is December, and July on the other hand is the driest. Trekking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very delightful way to see these hills. Every Oregon hiking trail has its own character. | |
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Swift Creek Trail is a trail of delightful length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Alright, enough
of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Swift Creek Trail in Lane County, Oregon is a really fine spot to spend some time. At Swift Creek Trail through the summertime months highs are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.
The winter brings highs down to the 40's while Swift Creek Trail night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. This is just one of a large number of trails in this vicinity. Swift Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,139 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly
about the general area:
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors enjoyable things the Central Cascade Range has to offer. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Salt Creek, and Chuckle Springs is a striking place to stop by while
you're at Swift Creek Trail. Don’t forget to check out Wolf Prairie while you're here at Swift Creek Trail, and Pioneer Gulch is a tremendous site to explore.
Why not stop by nearby Bear Creek while you're here at Swift Creek Trail, and a good spot to camp here at Swift Creek
Trail is Oakridge RV Park. If you want a good time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Swift Creek Trail. There are some glorious whitewater spots on Hills Creek, and camping is available at Shelter Cove Resort. A river like this is too good to miss. It's a nice idea to
check out Moss Creek, it's next to Swift Creek Trail, and Indigo Springs is a delightful local attraction.
Having a good time in the Central Cascade Range is painless.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.5185, Longitude -122.2877
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.5666, Longitude -122.1996
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2139 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Swift Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Swift Creek Trail:
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Bear Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2998 feet elevation difference |
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Juniper Trail, Lane County
County
, 1 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 558 feet elevation difference |
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Hills Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference |
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Diamond Peak Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1462 feet elevation difference |
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Happy Prairie Way, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2706 feet elevation difference |
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Pinto Mountain Way, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 829 feet elevation difference |
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Wolf Mountain Trail, Lane County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2543 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Swift Creek Trail:
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Hills Creek, Lane County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
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Salt Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Christy Creek, Lane County
County
, 19 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
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| | Hotels Near Swift Creek Trail:
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 18 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 18 miles away |
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 20 miles away |
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Sleepy Hollow Motel, Blue River
, 32 miles away |
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