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| | Each trail in Oregon is well worth a trek. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some backpacking. There are trails all over Oregon, and Basin Creek Trail in Grant County is one of them. Here in the nice state of Oregon backcountry hiking is a splendid way to spend some time. Basin Creek Trail is mostly a relatively dry location; during November this vicinity sees the most rain while July is mostly the driest month. At Basin Creek Trail during the summer months highs are in the 80's while night lows are generally in the 30's. Daytime highs through the |
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wintertime are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Basin Creek Trail plunge into the 10's. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to
| | check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Backpacking here in the Blue Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Can’t wait to get out in nature, if you happen to be in Grant County of Oregon, Basin Creek Trail is a tremendous local backpacking and hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Being 5.8 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. You'll have to go far from Pendleton-Hermiston to get to Basin Creek Trail, but it is an enjoyable | |
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spot to backcountry walk. This hike shouldn't take more than 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The total elevation difference for Basin Creek Trail is 622 feet which is lower than average. Basin Creek Trail stays roughly
within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. This is not a very long great outdoors hiking trail but it's always nice to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. This great outdoors
trail is a mid length great outdoors trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine great outdoors trail for the average person looking for a fine adventure. Basin Creek Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out.
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about the general area:
You must without doubt dedicate some time to Bull Prairie if you're here at Basin Creek Trail; why not camp at Deerhorn Campground while you're here at Basin Creek Trail. John Day River - North Fork has a perfect whitewater paddling spot nearby.
Camping is available at Trough Creek Campground; Cold Spring is an inspiring place to visit during your stay. And if that's not sufficient there's plenty more fun things to do in the Blue Mountains. Don’t forget to have a look at Lost Horse Meadow if you're here at Basin Creek Trail, and a short spree to Handy Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9, Longitude -118.6999
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 622 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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30 miles away
This charming John Day, Oregon hotel is minutes from a variety of outdoor activities and walking distance from many local shops and restaurants. Located in Eastern Oregon's beautiful John Day Valley...
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
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30 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn is centrally located in the heart of John Day, Oregon. Our charming two story outside corridor facility offers 40 spacious guest rooms with a city view. We have a Mexican R...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Basin Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Basin Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 12 miles away
        
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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38 miles away
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| | Trails Near Basin Creek Trail:
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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 2106 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Glade Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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Cold Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1738 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference |
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Farley Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Basin Creek Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 30 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 30 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 35 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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