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| | Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Bull Prairie Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a magnificent place for getting out. Bull Prairie Trail is positioned a quite long tour from Pendleton-Hermiston, but hiking it is great fun any time. Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon never gets boring. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There's not much difference in elevation along the wilderness hiking trail, so you won’t have to worry about different |
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climate zones along your backcountry hike. There are many glorious great outdoors hiking trails in Oregon; Bull Prairie Trail in Grant County is one of them. This trail is a normal length trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail
| | magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Backpacking here in Oregon is a must. Bull Prairie Trail has two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Wilderness trails like this one here in the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these peaks. This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this vicinity. With its 6.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry hike. At Bull Prairie | |
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Trail you don’t see much rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July. Every single Oregon great outdoors hiking trail has something unique to offer. The total elevation difference for Bull Prairie Trail is 745 feet which
is a lower than average number. Bull Prairie Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. 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. High temperatures
at Bull Prairie Trail during the summer months are in the 80's, and the night is rather colder of course, generally in the 30's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Bull Prairie Trail are in the 10's.
Briefly about the general
area:
There's so much to do here at Bull Prairie Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Trough Creek Campground is a great spot for that, and Kelsay Spring is an inspiring location to check out while you're here. These mountains rock, just check out all the entertaining
stuff to do in the Blue Mountains. It's a brilliant idea to explore Howard Creek, it's in close proximity to Bull Prairie Trail, and Kelsay Meadows is a beautiful site any time of year.
If you want a great time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Bull Prairie Trail.
Bull Prairie Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Deerhorn Campground is a good local campground. Paddling on John Day River - North Fork is so much fun; Bull Prairie is a brilliant location to stretch your legs a bit. At this river you will always have a good time. A short journey to Handy Spring is always worthwhile, and a quick spree to Sponge Creek is unquestionably a delightful idea.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8959, Longitude -118.7235
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.8705, Longitude -118.6874
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 745 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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29 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
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Bull Prairie Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bull Prairie Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 13 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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38 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 refunda...
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
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38 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 Bull Prairie Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bull Prairie Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bull Prairie Trail:
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 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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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 feet elevation difference |
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Basin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 622 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 2106 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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Antlers Inn, Ukiah
, 20 miles away |
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Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 20 miles away |
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Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 21 miles away |
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Dreamers Lodge Motel, John Day
, 29 miles away |
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Sonshine Bed & Breakfast, John Day
, 29 miles away |
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