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| | As long as you like the wilderness you will like Oregon. Going for a backcountry trek here in Oregon is the great thing to do. Oregon has plenty of great wilderness trails; Cougar Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Grant County. Backcountry hiking here in the Blue Mountains is a very brilliant way to see these summits. This backcountry walk should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest |
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authorities before you head out. Cougar Creek Trail is 13 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Cougar Creek Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry hike. Cougar Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,106 feet which
| | is an average number. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Cougar Creek Trail. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Cougar Creek Trail dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Different parts of Cougar Creek Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors trail could be very different from other parts of it. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Cougar Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a nice | |
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site to go. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Cougar Creek Trail is a location that is quite dry mostly; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. There are numerous wilderness trails in Oregon,
and each one has its own unique attractiveness. This wilderness hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking
trails. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. A lengthy trip parts Pendleton-Hermiston from Cougar Creek Trail, but what a nice site for backcountry trekking it is.
Briefly about the general area:
There's some
flowing water close by, Corral Creek is a stream you can explore while you're here; Cougar Creek Trail is a wonderful place to camp, Lehman Hot Springs is a wonderful place. Coming to this river is always a good idea. Camping at Cougar Creek Trail is magnificent fun, Trough Creek
Campground is a magnificent local campground, and don't leave Cougar Creek Trail without first paying a visit to Kelsay Spring.
All year is a glorious time in the Blue Mountains if you love the outdoors. Just can't get enough of Cougar Creek Trail. Lost Horse Meadow is a splendid
spot to check out; if you're here, you might as well stop by Fitzwater Gulch. So many cool things to do here in the Blue Mountains, too great to be true. Simpson Creek is a stream that you may run into during your stay; a tour to Handy Spring will fill your soul with perfect feelings.
Kelsay Meadows is a good place, and get your heart beating on the great whitewater of John Day River - North Fork.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9306, Longitude -118.7119
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2106 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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32 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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User input for Cougar Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon:
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 Cougar Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Cougar Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 10 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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37 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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37 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 Cougar Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cougar Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cougar Creek Trail:
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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 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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Glade Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Cold Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1738 feet elevation difference |
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Corral Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2646 feet elevation difference |
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Old Desolation Driveway Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2238 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cougar Creek Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 1 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Cougar Creek Trail:
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Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 18 miles away |
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Antlers Inn, Ukiah
, 21 miles away |
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Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 23 miles away |
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Dreamers Lodge Motel, John Day
, 32 miles away |
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Long Creek Lodge, Long Creek
, 32 miles away |
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