Oregon · Hiking

Oc&e Woods Line State Trail

12.4 mi
round trip
339 ft
climb
4,356 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months

The OC&E Woods Line State Trail is a long, low-lying route in southern Oregon, about 0.3 miles from the town of Bly. It is an out-and-back hike of roughly 24.7 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 50 feet. The trail starts and ends near 4,350 feet, with the high point at 4,356 feet and the low point at 4,312 feet. The climb is easy, and the steepest stretch comes at about 11.6 miles, with a grade of about 4 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Gerber Dam weather station, about 14 miles away, show July highs around 86°F and lows near 48°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. The Bly Spur of the OC&E Woods Line State Trail lies about a mile away. The Sprague River Trail and the Sprague River climbing area are both about 3.7 miles off, and the South Fork Sprague River offers paddling about 7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Oc&e Woods Line State Trail

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 21°

    2. Feb

      45° / 24°

    3. Mar

      49° / 25°

    4. Apr

      56° / 29°

    5. May

      64° / 37°

    6. Jun

      75° / 40°

    7. Jul

      86° / 48°

    8. Aug

      84° / 47°

    9. Sep

      78° / 39°

    10. Oct

      64° / 31°

    11. Nov

      49° / 25°

    12. Dec

      40° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gerber Dam, OR, 13.9 mi away at 4,870 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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