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| | Gotta get out of the city man, and Beeman Junkens Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just the location. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is so much fun. Beeman Junkens Trail is not very near Pendleton-Hermiston at all, but backcountry hiking it is always enjoyable. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this region. Beeman Junkens Trail is pretty dehydrated regularly; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is regularly the driest month. You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same |
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elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. The trails of the Blue Mountains are a very good way to see these summits. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. In Oregon you never run
| | out of outdoors fun. This is a long backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Oregon has plenty of fine backcountry trails; one of them being Beeman Junkens Trail in Grant County. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 957 feet which is lower than average. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 9 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Throughout the summer highs here at Beeman Junkens Trail get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into | |
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the 30's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Beeman Junkens Trail dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. This backcountry hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have
someone to pick you up at the other end. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This trail is a very long trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes
this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced hikers looking for a wonderful challenge. Each backcountry trail in Oregon is different from the others. Being 10 miles long; it's a long great outdoors trail.
Briefly about the general area:
There's no way anyone can
get bored here in the Blue Mountains. Trough Creek Campground is a fine campground nearby, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Handy Spring. A journey to Beeman Junkens Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Brush Spring, and Sponge Creek is one of the
streams close by that might be worth visiting.
Yep, outdoors enjoyable things truly is plentiful here in the Blue Mountains. Don’t forget to visit Lost Meadow since you're here at Beeman Junkens Trail, and there's some flowing water close by, Howard Creek is a stream you can
pop by while here. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! Beeman Junkens Trail is excellent! If you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on John Day River - North Fork, and Beeman Junkens Trail is a good site to visit for more than one day,
Deerhorn Campground is a good site to camp nearby.
A glorious place close to Beeman Junkens Trail is Swamp Gulch, and Howard Meadow is a wonderful spot here at Beeman Junkens Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8372, Longitude -118.7669
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.7966, Longitude -118.6958
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 957 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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25 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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User input for Beeman Junkens Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon:
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 Beeman Junkens Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Beeman Junkens Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 17 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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41 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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41 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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| | Trails Near Beeman Junkens Trail:
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Jumpoff Joe Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2572 feet elevation difference |
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 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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Indian Rock Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1118 feet elevation difference |
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Squaw Rock Trail, Grant County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 540 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Beeman Junkens Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 25 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 39 miles away |
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
, 41 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 41 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Pendleton, Or, Pendleton
, 41 miles away |
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