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| | You'll must go far from Pendleton-Hermiston to get to Battle Creek Trail, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. Trekking here in Oregon is the glorious thing to do. Each trail in Oregon has its own character. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This part of Oregon has an excellent deal of available outdoors endeavors. This great outdoors hiking trail is a normal length great outdoors hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a magnificent |
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backcountry hiking trail for experienced trekkers in tremendous shape. You should count on this walk taking about 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Blue Mountains are
| | an excellent way to explore these peaks. This is a two-ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Battle Creek Trail, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Battle Creek Trail are in the 10's. Oregon has plenty of glorious trails, and one of these is Battle Creek Trail in Grant County. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in | |
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the fresh air a bit, and Battle Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is an excellent spot to go. Battle Creek Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This hiking trail sometimes gets very
dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Being 8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. There are so many backcountry hiking trails in this area. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
The total elevation difference for Battle Creek Trail is 730 feet, and that is lower than average. Not much precipitation falls here at Battle Creek Trail; the month with most of the rain is November, and July on the other hand is the driest.
Briefly about the general area:
You'll need more than a day to look at everything Battle Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Trough Creek Campground, and Bull Prairie is a brilliant site to check out. Take a side tour to Sponge Creek, and whitewater paddling is magnificent on John Day River - North Fork.
If you want a nice time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Battle Creek Trail. There's so much to do here at Battle Creek Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Deerhorn Campground is a great spot for that. And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Mountains.
Howard Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth taking a look at; a spree to Battle Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Handy Spring. A short spree to Kelsay Spring is always worthwhile, and Kelsay Meadows is a nice site.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8462, Longitude -118.7348
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.8965, Longitude -118.7232
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 730 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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27 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
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Current weather conditions at Battle Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 15 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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39 miles away
*Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, free Wireless High Speed Internet, Direct TV - w/5 HBO, suites w/jacuzzi, micro-fridge, pets allowed w/permission ($10 non refund...
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
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39 miles away
This Pendleton, Oregon hotel provides an expanded continental breakfast and is located two miles from the Pendleton Rodeo Grounds. The Best Western Pendleton Inn is nestled in the hills of Pendleton ...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Battle Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Battle Creek Trail:
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 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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Sunset Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference |
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Beeman Junkens Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 957 feet elevation difference |
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Jumpoff Joe Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2572 feet elevation difference |
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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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Basin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 622 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Battle Creek Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 27 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 36 miles away |
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
, 39 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 39 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Pendleton, Or, Pendleton
, 39 miles away |
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