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| | There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique splendor. Hitting the great outdoors trails is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Three Creek Trail in Linn County, Oregon is a nice pick. Oregon has lots of outdoors things to do. Backpacking here in the Central Cascade Range is a really wonderful way to spend quality time in the fresh air. Three Creek Trail is 6.8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some |
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a bit faster. This backpacking trail is a mid length backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Three Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, and
| | that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. A lengthy tour divides Albany-Lebanon from Three Creek Trail, but great outdoors trails like these are fine. Three Creek Trail mostly gets lots of rain; the month with most of the rain is December while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Throughout the days of summer at Three Creek Trail highs are generally in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night | |
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lows in the 30's for Three Creek Trail. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Please follow
all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 2,298 feet which is an average number. This is one of a very small number of backcountry hiking trails in this vicinity. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so
do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. There are so many glorious great outdoors trails for backpacking in Oregon, and Three Creek Trail in Linn County is one of them. Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon is
a wonderful idea.
Briefly about the general area:
Bear Pass is a great place to stop by near Three Creek Trail. Blue River has a perfect whitewater paddling spot nearby, and naturally Toll Creek flows through this vicinity.
Tombstone Prairie Campground is a magnificent
campground nearby; whitewater paddling is delightful on Santiam River - Middle. Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park is a great local campground, and if you're here, you could have a look at Three Creek.
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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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User input for Three Creek Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon:
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 Three Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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 & Suites, 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
