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| | Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Tuckta Trail in Lane County, Oregon is just the location. As long as you like the great outdoors you will like Oregon. Going for a trek here in Oregon is so much fun. Tuckta Trail has a total elevation difference of 894 feet which is lower than average. This backcountry hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. With its 2 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type hike. There are not too many hiking trails in this area. Tuckta |
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Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Every Oregon hiking trail is well worth a trek. This backcountry hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire
| | restrictions before you go. There's not much difference in elevation along the wilderness hiking trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This hike shouldn't take more than 1.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Trails like this one here in the Central Cascade Range are a very good way to see these peaks. Tuckta Trail is a wet location that gets a large amount of rainfall; the | |
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month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. This wilderness hiking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail delightful for the average backcountry walker looking for an amusing
adventure. High temperatures at Tuckta Trail during the warmest time of the year are in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 40's. During the winter highs are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Tuckta Trail are in the 20's. Many miles from the least
distant settlement you have Tuckta Trail, and what an excellent location for backcountry hiking it is. Backcountry hiking trails are wonderful and plentiful in Oregon, and among these are Tuckta Trail in Lane County.
Briefly about the general area:
So many cool things
to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too good to be true. Tuckta Trail is a great place to camp, Echo Campground is a great place. Twin Springs Campground is a wonderful campground here, and get dripping wet paddling on McKenzie River - South Fork.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 43.9484, Longitude -122.2147
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 43.952, Longitude -122.1998
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
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Total elevation difference: 894 feet
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
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22 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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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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48 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Tuckta Trail, Central Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Tuckta Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Tuckta Trail:
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McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Tuckta Trail:
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Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 48 miles away |
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
, 49 miles away |
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