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Middle Fork National Recreation Trail
Oregon
Oregon
Free — you'll pick up right here.
33.5 mi
Distance
3,314 ft
Gain
12h 1m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Willamette National Forest
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Point-to-point
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Middle Fork National Recreation Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 33.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,314 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,428 ft
- Highest point
- 5,324 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,562 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Middle Fork National Recreation Trail is a scenic 33.49-mile point-to-point trek through the Willamette National Forest in Oregon's Cascade Range. This remote wilderness route follows the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, offering hikers access to pristine old-growth forest, river crossings, and mountain scenery. The trail is ideal for backpackers seeking solitude and a true backcountry experience in one of Oregon's most undeveloped river corridors.
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Casey's Riverside RV Resort
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Diamond Lake Resort
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