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| | You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and if you happen to be in Wallowa County of Oregon, Cook Creek Trail is a perfect local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Going for a trek here in Oregon is an outstanding way to spend some time. Oregon is a nice outdoors state. The total elevation difference for Cook Creek Trail is 4,256 feet, and that is higher than average. This backcountry walk should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Cook Creek Trail is 15.4 miles |
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long; it's considered a longer trek. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Oregon has plenty of fine backpacking and hiking trails, and among these are Cook Creek Trail in Wallowa County. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t
| | forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Cook Creek Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. The number of backcountry hiking trails in this region is not very high. You'll need to go far from Lewiston to get to Cook Creek Trail, but hiking it is always amusing. Through the summer at Cook Creek Trail highs are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime | |
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at Cook Creek Trail temperatures sink to the 20's. Cook Creek Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced trekkers looking for a nice challenge. Every Oregon backpacking and hiking trail
is worth hiking. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Cook Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Not much precipitation falls
here at Cook Creek Trail; May is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is July.
Briefly about the general area:
Five Points Creek is a pleasant local stream, and glide down the rapids of Snake River in a kayak. If you go for the outdoors, you'll
have a thing about Cook Creek Trail. Places like Baldwin Area are brilliant to take a look at; if you crave a little side tour, try Wild Canyon.
If you came for an overnight stay Kirkland Campground is a nice spot to camp, and paddling on Imnaha River is so much fun. A short
tour to Hot Spring is always worthwhile, and why not camp at Black Pine Campground if you're here at Cook Creek Trail. Howard Spring is a charming spot to have a look at while you're at Cook Creek Trail; Bear Flat is a nice location to check out.
Take a side tour to Dry Creek.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.8224, Longitude -116.93
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.8958, Longitude -116.8976
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 4256 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cook Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cook Creek Trail:
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Howard Cutoff Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 671 feet elevation difference |
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Cottonwood Creek Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 7 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 4338 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cook Creek Trail:
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Imnaha River, Wallowa County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) |
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Snake River, Wallowa County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 71.5 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border) |
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Snake River, Nez Perce County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Salmon River to Lewiston) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) |
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Salmon River, Idaho County
County
, 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 50 miles long (White Bird to Snake River confluence) |
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| | Hotels Near Cook Creek Trail:
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Holiday Inn Express Lewiston, Id, Lewiston
, 27 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston
, 27 miles away |
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Inn America - Lewiston, Lewiston
, 28 miles away |
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Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston
, 28 miles away |
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Lewiston Inn & Suites, Lewiston
, 28 miles away |
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