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| | Can’t wait to get out in nature, Blackwell Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just what you need. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like nature. There are numerous great outdoors trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is a glorious idea. This is a region covered with lots of great outdoors trails. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 7 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This backcountry |
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hiking trail is a mid length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced walkers looking for a good challenge. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back
| | out. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Blackwell Trail. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Blackwell Trail temperatures descend to the 10's. Blackwell Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. There are great outdoors trails all over Oregon, and Blackwell Trail is one of them, and it's in Grant County. You'll must go far from La Grande to get to Blackwell Trail, but what a nice place for backcountry hiking | |
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it is. Backcountry trails like this one here in the Blue Mountains are a really pleasant way to spend quality time in nature. With its 7.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length hike. Different parts of Blackwell Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that
you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Not much rain falls here at Blackwell Trail; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is frequently the driest month. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check
current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The total elevation difference for Blackwell Trail is 2,286 feet, and that is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Get your pulse rate up on the great whitewater of
John Day River - North Fork, and Snowshoe Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by during your stay. Yeah, come up here to the Blue Mountains for a splendid time. Don’t forget to take a look at China Meadow since you're here at Blackwell Trail; a short visit to Packsaddle Spring
is always worthwhile.
Indian Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth visiting, and you can stay the night at Deerhorn Campground. Take a side tour to Rabbit Creek, and a tremendous location nearby is Bear Gulch. Be careful coming to the Blue Mountains, you might not ever
want to return back home again.
You imagine that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Corrigal Spring Campground is a good campground nearby, and do set aside some time for Moon Meadow while you're 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
Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
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36 miles away
Walking distance to historic downtown La Grande which contains shops, restaurants, and weekend farmer's market. Less than one mile to Eastern Oregon University. All rooms offer complimentary WIFI an...
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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37 miles away
Free Wireless Internet Located in the Heart of La Grande Guests receive 10 percent off at 5 nearby restaurants Free Continental Breakfast Cookies in the afternoon Refrigerator, Coffee Pots, Microwave...
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User input for Blackwell Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon:
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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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
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37 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 LaGrange - a 100% Smoke Free and Non-Pet property. Our property is AAA Approved, and we offer our guests a SuperStart breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, high speed inte...
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
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37 miles away
Americas Best Value Sandman Inn is conveniently located off of exit 261 from I-84 West in northeast Oregon where heritage, recreation, and the arts are abundant amongst this elaborately scenic and his...
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| | 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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Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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