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| | Each hiking trail in Oregon is well worth a backcountry trek. There are so many splendid hiking trails for backcountry hiking in Oregon, and Boulevard Trail is one of them, and it's in Union County. Oregon is a good site for backcountry trekkers. Boulevard Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. A lengthy tour divides La Grande from Boulevard Trail, but backcountry backpacking along this backcountry hiking trail is very exciting. There |
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are so many hiking and backpacking trails in this region. These backpacking trails here in the Blue Mountains are a good way to explore these peaks. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or
| | make a camp fire. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 2 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This backpacking trail is a very long backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail brilliant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. With its 12.2 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many hiking trails. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Here in Oregon backcountry hiking is something that | |
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is always fun to do. Boulevard Trail is frequently a pretty dry spot; most of the snow falls throughout January, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The total elevation difference for Boulevard Trail is 1,596 feet, and that is about average. This is a two-ended trail with two
trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Boulevard
Trail in Union County, Oregon is a glorious place for getting out. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Boulevard Trail reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and during the dark
hours in the winter at Boulevard Trail temperatures drop to the 20's.
Briefly about the general area:
Rocky Ford Campground is a good local campground; it's a good idea to explore Beatty Creek. And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Mountains. It's always
glorious to visit High Summit Spring, and do set aside some time for Beaver Meadow since you're here at Boulevard Trail.
Three Bucket Spring is a splendid local attraction, and don't forget to take a nice little trip to Cove Creek. Why not camp at North Fork Anthony Campground
if you're here at Boulevard Trail; since you're here at Boulevard Trail it's a wonderful idea to take a look at Limber Jim Meadow. So much exciting stuff to do here at Boulevard Trail, too good to be true. There are some good whitewater spots on Grande Ronde River; you can take
a little spree to La Grande Dam while you're here at Boulevard Trail.
So much exciting stuff in the Blue Mountains, just impressive. You're sure to encounter some good folks from La Grande here; since you're here, you might as well take a look at Deadwood Gulch.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.0864, Longitude -118.2104
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.1398, Longitude -118.2061
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1596 feet
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13 miles away
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14 miles away
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User input for Boulevard Trail, Blue Mountains, Union 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 Boulevard Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Boulevard Trail. |
| | Trails Near Boulevard Trail:
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Beatty Creek Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 490 feet elevation difference |
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Marion Jordan Trail, Union County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1298 feet elevation difference |
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Park Saddle Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1154 feet elevation difference |
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Hoodoo Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 708 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Boulevard Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 22 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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| | Hotels Near Boulevard Trail:
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 13 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 14 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 31 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 31 miles away |
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14 miles away
