Oregon hiking trails - Whisky Spring Trail, Southern Cascade Range, Lake County

   
  Put on your hiking shoes, and hit the backpacking and hiking trail, Whisky Spring Trail in Lake County, Oregon is just the place. Whisky Spring Trail is in a rather deserted neighborhood, and it is a splendid refuge from the city. Oregon has plenty of magnificent hiking trails; Whisky Spring Trail is one of them, and it's in Lake County. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. The total elevation difference for Whisky Spring Trail is 2,527 feet which is a higher than average number. While visiting this region in
    Oregon it's a perfect idea to go backcountry trekking too. Not much rain falls here at Whisky Spring Trail; December is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest month is July. The length of Whisky Spring Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance
which makes this backcountry trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Whisky Spring Trail; the nighttime is rather chillier of course, usually in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while Whisky Spring Trail nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 10's. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Please follow  
all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of a very small number of backcountry trails in this neighborhood. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is the magnificent thing to do. This wilderness hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Backpacking here in the Southern Cascade Range is a perfect way to explore these mountaintops. This is a long backcountry hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Whisky Spring Trail is 7.2 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. You should count on this trek taking about 6.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so you'll be hiking it in and back out.

Briefly about the general area:
A pleasant spree to Swede Cabin Flat is a perfect way to spend an afternoon, and a short visit to Whisky Spring is always worthwhile. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Southern Cascade Range. A visit to Whisky Spring Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Boulder Spring; North Creek Campground is a perfect local campground.
Hammond Creek flows through this region, and if you came for an overnight stay Dairy Creek Campground is a delightful place to camp. A quick visit to Leonard Creek right next door to Whisky Spring Trail is a great idea.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 42.4458, Longitude -120.8871
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Total in and out hiking length = 7.2 miles

Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 6.5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Total elevation difference: 2527 feet


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 Trails Near Whisky Spring Trail:
Boulder Spring Trail, Lake County County , 2 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 1575 feet elevation difference
Gearhart Trail, Klamath County County , 3 miles away, 11.9 hiking miles, 2196 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Whisky Spring Trail:
Dairy Creek Campground, Lake County, 9 miles away
North Creek Campground, Lake County, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Whisky Spring Trail:
Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 49 miles away
 Hotels Near Whisky Spring Trail:
Fremont Inn, Lakeview , 39 miles away
Best Western Skyline Motor Lodge, Lakeview , 39 miles away
Budget Inn - Lakeview, Lakeview , 39 miles away
 Lakes Near Whisky Spring Trail
Blue Lake, Lake County , 4 miles away

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