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| | This part of Oregon is always a pleasure to take a look at during backcountry hiking season. There are plenty of hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. When you're here in Oregon trekking along one of its hiking trails is a perfect idea. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this region. Backpacking trails like this one here in the Blue Mountains are a very brilliant way to see these hills. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and Blackwell Trail in Grant County, Oregon |
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is the outdoors at its best. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 2,286 feet, and that is about average. A long journey divides La Grande from Blackwell Trail, but when you spend some time backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. Splendid
| | hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Blackwell Trail in Grant County is one of them. This is a one trailhead hiking trail, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. Throughout the warm months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Blackwell Trail; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 30's. For the period of the winter this spot gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Blackwell Trail sink into the 10's. With its 7.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. This backcountry hike shouldn't | |
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take more than 7 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. It is very dried out here at Blackwell Trail commonly; the wettest month of the
year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The length of this great outdoors hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance
which makes this backpacking and hiking trail delightful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Different parts of Blackwell Trail are at very different
elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
All the outdoors enjoyable things in the Blue Mountains will keep you coming back repeatedly. Everybody loves China
Meadow, and get soaked paddling on John Day River - North Fork. Blackwell Trail is a good place to camp, Corrigal Spring Campground is a good place, and a visit to Snowshoe Spring will fill your soul with great feelings.
You feel that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. If
you yearn for a little side journey, try Bear Gulch, and some of the water nearby flows, like Rabbit Creek. Indian Creek is a splendid place to stop at, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Packsaddle Spring. Yeah, come up here to the Blue Mountains for a great time.
You'll need more than a day to discover everything Blackwell Trail has to offer, you can camp at Deerhorn Campground, and Moon Meadow is right here at Blackwell Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9177, Longitude -118.5431
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2286 feet
La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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37 miles away
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Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande
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37 miles away
Located in beautiful eastern Oregon, the Americas Best Value Inn offers 63 non-smoking spacious guest rooms and suites for all travelers. Strategically positioned in the heart of La Grande, this prope...
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Grande, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Blackwell Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Blackwell Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 9 miles away
        
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
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37 miles away
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
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37 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Blackwell Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Blackwell Trail. |
| | Trails Near Blackwell Trail:
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Wagner Gulch Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2158 feet elevation difference |
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Trout Meadows Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 508 feet elevation difference |
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Silver Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2246 feet elevation difference |
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Martin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 902 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2883 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 1314 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2647 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Blackwell Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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| | Hotels Near Blackwell Trail:
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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