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| | There are many fine wilderness hiking trails in Oregon; one of these is Three Creek Trail in Linn County. Oregon has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. When you're here in Oregon backcountry trekking along one of its wilderness hiking trails never gets boring. At Three Creek Trail during the summer highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Three Creek Trail drop into the 30's. A long journey divides |
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Albany-Lebanon from Three Creek Trail, but you always have a brilliant time when you're backcountry trekking along it. This is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 2,298 feet, and that is about
| | average. There are numerous wilderness hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. Three Creek Trail is a rather wet location ordinarily with a great deal of rain; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Three Creek Trail is a two ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an | |
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option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is one of a very small number of wilderness hiking trails in this neighborhood. With its 6.8 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Three
Creek Trail in Linn County, Oregon is a really nice spot to spend some time. The length of Three Creek Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. And keep
in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Hiking trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. Different parts of Three Creek Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to
dress differently at different elevations. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
Briefly about the general area:
There's so much to do here at Three Creek Trail that you need to
camp here for a while, Tombstone Prairie Campground is a pleasant spot for that. Get wet paddling on Blue River, and unsurprisingly Three Creek is a wonderful stream that is worth going to.
Stay the night at Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park, and get yourself into a kayak
and hit Santiam River - Middle. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Central Cascade Range. Near Three Creek Trail you stumble on brilliant places like Bear Pass, and why not stop at nearby Toll Creek since you're here at Three Creek Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.3856, Longitude -122.2343
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.3467, Longitude -122.2343
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2298 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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35 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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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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40 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Three Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Three Creek Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Three Creek Trail:
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Blue River, Linn/ Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - Middle, Linn County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Lookout Creek, -blank- County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) |
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McKenzie River, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam) |
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Canyon Creek, -blank- County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) |
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| | Hotels Near Three Creek Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 35 miles away |
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 40 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity
, 45 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 47 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 48 miles away |
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45 miles away
