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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the fresh air. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go trekking, it is always a fun thing to do. Great backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and among these are Union Creek Trail in Jackson County. Backcountry trails like this one here in the Southern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. This is a one trailhead backpacking trail, so you'll be backpacking it in and back out. There are numerous backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. |
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The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 412 feet which is lower than average. This is a region covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 6 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could
| | get stuck so be prepared for that. You spend the whole walk in roughly the same elevation zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Union Creek Trail, and the night is a tad colder of course, frequently in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Union Creek Trail plunge into the 20's. Union Creek Trail is 7 miles long it's an average length backpacking trail. Union Creek Trail is a mid-length backcountry hiking | |
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trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect great outdoors hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in pleasant shape. At parts of the year this vicinity 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. Union Creek Trail is a backcountry hiking trail quite far from Medford, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. Can’t wait to get out in nature, Union Creek Trail in Jackson County, Oregon is
a great spot for getting out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Union Creek Trail is a wet place that gets a great deal of precipitation; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Now this trail is pretty long, so
don't forget to pack enough supplies.
Briefly about the general area:
Some of the water close by flows, like Bybee Creek, and Rogue River - North Fork is a nice whitewater spot nearby. The sights at Crater Lake National Park will blow your mind.
This place, the Southern
Cascade Range, has so much outdoors fun stuff. Why not camp at Haymaker Campground if you're here at Union Creek Trail, and a fine place for whitewater paddling is Rogue River - North Fork. Mountain Home Mobile Village is a nice local campground, and getting to Castle Creek from Union Creek Trail is easy.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 42.9068, Longitude -122.4441
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 412 feet
Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
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38 miles away
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
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39 miles away
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User input for Union Creek Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Medford, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Medford, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Union Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Union Creek Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Jackson County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Union Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Union Creek Trail:
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Flat Creek Trail, Jackson County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 229 feet elevation difference |
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Anderson Mountain Trail, Douglas County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1906 feet elevation difference |
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Mill Creek Trail, Jackson County
County
, 4 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 972 feet elevation difference |
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Dead Soldier Trail, Jackson County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1743 feet elevation difference |
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Sandstone Trail, Douglas County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference |
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Frenchman Camp Trail, Jackson County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 141 feet elevation difference |
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Ginkgo Trail, Jackson County
County
, 6 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Union Creek Trail:
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (River Bridge to North Fork Park) |
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Rogue River - North Fork, Jackson County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 3.3 miles long (Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Lake) |
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Jackson Creek, Douglas County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV(V) - 8 miles long (NF300 to Cover Camp) |
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| | Hotels Near Union Creek Trail:
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Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens, Ashland
, 38 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City
, 39 miles away |
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Windmill Inn And Suites Of Ashland, Ashland
, 41 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ASHLAND, Ashland
, 41 miles away |
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Super 8 Ashland, Ashland
, 41 miles away |
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