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| | No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. Each trail in Oregon is well worth a hike. There are trails all over Oregon; Cottonwood Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Wallowa County. Here in the splendid state of Oregon trekking is a brilliant idea. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. For the period of the summer here at Cottonwood Creek Trail, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Throughout the winter |
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highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cottonwood Creek Trail. This backcountry hike should take you about 4 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. It's a lengthy drive from Lewiston to Cottonwood Creek Trail, but
| | it sure is a a perfect wilderness trail. Around Cottonwood Creek Trail you don’t get a lot of precipitation; May is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. The length of this wilderness hiking trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This is one of many trails in the surrounding area. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each | |
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end, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. With its 27 miles of walking distance; it's a long hiking trail. Gotta get out of the urban center man, and if you
happen to be in Wallowa County of Oregon, Cottonwood Creek Trail is a perfect local wilderness trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Different parts of Cottonwood Creek Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different
elevations. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 4,338 feet, and that is higher than average.
Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Cottonwood Creek Trail it's a glorious idea to go to Bear Flat, and there's some flowing water nearby,
Bear Creek is a stream you can have a look at while you're here.
Deadhorse Creek flows through this vicinity, and Kernan Spring is a gorgeous place to check out while you're at Cottonwood Creek Trail. A pleasant journey to Billy Meadows is a splendid way to spend an afternoon;
get covered with water paddling on Snake River. But wait, there's more to do near Cottonwood Creek Trail. If you came for an overnight stay Kirkland Campground is a magnificent location to camp, and obviously, A journey to Smooth Gulch is always fun.
Wildhorse Spring is a magnificent local attraction, and whitewater paddling is great on Grande Ronde River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.814, Longitude -116.9505
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.9592, Longitude -117.0625
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 27 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 27 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4338 feet
Super 8 Lewiston, Lewiston
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23 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express LEWISTON, Lewiston
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25 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Lewiston overlooks the scenic Clearwater River. This new Lewiston Hotel is located above the Lewis and Clark Valley, the recreational enthusiast will enjoy baseball tournaments...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cottonwood Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cottonwood Creek Trail:
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Howard Cutoff Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 671 feet elevation difference |
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Cook Creek Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 7 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4256 feet elevation difference |
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Chico Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 16 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1654 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Tom Trail, Asotin County
County
, 27 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 2258 feet elevation difference |
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Red Hill Gulch Trail, Asotin County
County
, 28 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1987 feet elevation difference |
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Wenatchee Creek Trail, Asotin County
County
, 28 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 3641 feet elevation difference |
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South Asotin Trail, Asotin County
County
, 28 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cottonwood Creek Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) |
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Snake River, Nez Perce County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Salmon River to Lewiston) |
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Imnaha River, Wallowa County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) |
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Snake River, Wallowa County
County
, 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 71.5 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 24 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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| | Hotels Near Cottonwood Creek Trail:
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Super 8 Lewiston, Lewiston
, 23 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express LEWISTON, Lewiston
, 25 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston
, 25 miles away |
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Red Lion Hotel Lewiston, Lewiston
, 25 miles away |
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Lewiston Inn & Suites, Lewiston
, 26 miles away |
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