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| | As long as you like the outdoors you will like Oregon. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go hiking, it is always a fun thing to do. Oregon has plenty of splendid backpacking trails; among these are Tire Mountain Trail in Lane County. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of wilderness trails. The time needed for this hike is roughly 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There are plenty of backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own unique beauty. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make |
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sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Throughout the warm months here at Tire Mountain Trail, high temperatures ordinarily reach the
| | 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Tire Mountain Trail are in the 30's. Being 4.8 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. Tire Mountain Trail is not very close to Eugene-Springfield at all, but great outdoors hiking trails like these are fine. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Tire Mountain Trail is a two ended backcountry | |
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trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Put on your backcountry backpacking shoes, and hit the great outdoors hiking trail, Tire Mountain Trail in Lane County, Oregon is the
fresh air at its best. The high level of rainfall makes Tire Mountain Trail a quite wet spot; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The great outdoors trails of the Central Cascade Range are a really good way to spend quality time
in the outdoors. This is not a very long hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The length of Tire Mountain Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine wilderness trail for the average
person looking for a fine adventure. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 722 feet which is a lower than average number.
Briefly about the general area:
A river like this is too good to miss. If you come at the right time of year, Willamette River
- North Fork of Middle Fork offers some tremendous whitewater. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Central Cascade Range is great! Windy Pass is a great place to spend some time at. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Tire Mountain Trail has to offer,
you can camp at Errin Campground.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Willamette River - Middle Fork. There's so much to do here at Tire Mountain Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Oakridge Mobile Home Park is a perfect spot for that.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.837, Longitude -122.4839
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.8378, Longitude -122.5247
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 722 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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5 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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Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
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36 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...
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User input for Tire Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Tire Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Tire Mountain Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Tire Mountain Trail. |
| | Trails Near Tire Mountain Trail:
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Alpine Trail, Lane County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 2291 feet elevation difference |
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McKinley Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1580 feet elevation difference |
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Cabin Creek Trail, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
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Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
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Sourgrass Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference |
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Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Tire Mountain Trail:
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Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) |
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Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) |
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Salmon Creek, Lane County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
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Fall Creek, Lane County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) |
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Winberry Creek, Lane County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Tire Mountain Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 5 miles away |
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Cascade Motel & Storage, Oakridge
, 5 miles away |
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Oakridge Motel, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Arbor Inn, Oakridge
, 6 miles away |
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Riverside Inn, Walterville
, 17 miles away |
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36 miles away
