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| | Every single Oregon hiking trail has its own character. There are hiking trails all over Oregon, and one of those is Cougar Ridge Trail in Wallowa County. Cougar Ridge Trail is to be found a relatively long journey from La Grande, but backcountry hiking trails like these are glorious. The time needed for this walk is roughly 9 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Here in the tremendous state of Oregon backcountry trekking is something that is always fun to do. These trails here in the Wallowa Mountains are a perfect way to |
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explore these mountains. Cougar Ridge Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Being 10.4 miles long; it's longer than many trails. During the months of summer here at Cougar Ridge Trail, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's, and throughout summer nights
| | temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Cougar Ridge Trail. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. This is one of many trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Cougar Ridge Trail gets very little rain; of all the months in a year December | |
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is the one with the most snow, and July on the other hand is the driest. Some parts of Cougar Ridge Trail are much higher up than other parts of the trail, and that means that some parts of the trail could be very different from other parts of it. Cougar Ridge Trail has two trailheads,
so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. Cougar Ridge Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough trail for advanced hikers looking for an excellent challenge. Cougar Ridge Trail has
a total elevation difference of 3,577 feet which is higher than average. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Cougar Ridge Trail in Wallowa County, Oregon is a really glorious place to spend some time.
Briefly about the general area:
A pleasant journey to Horse Meadow is a magnificent way to spend an afternoon; Division Gulch is a brilliant place to take a look at. Just can't get enough of the Wallowa Mountains. During your tour to Cougar Ridge Trail you'll meet some people from La Grande for sure.
While
you're here at Cougar Ridge Trail it's a perfect idea to have a look at Meads Flat; there's whitewater on Grande Ronde River for all you adrenaline rush seekers. So many enjoyable things to do at Cougar Ridge Trail, so little time. There's some flowing water close by, Trout Creek
is a stream you can take a look at while you're here, and don't leave Cougar Ridge Trail without first paying a visit to Alder Spring. A tour to Twin Spring will fill your spirit with perfect feelings, and Wallowa Valley Stay and wash is a good local campground.
And that's
not everything there is to do here in the Wallowa Mountains. Murphy Creek is a stream that you may encounter while here, and Goebel's is a wonderful campground nearby.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.5071, Longitude -117.6881
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.4813, Longitude -117.6265
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3577 feet
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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 Cougar Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Cougar Ridge Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County, Oregon
Local climate location: ELGIN 10 miles away
        
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cougar Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cougar Ridge Trail:
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Crooked Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 2 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Spring Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2858 feet elevation difference |
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 9 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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Salt Trail, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cougar Ridge Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 23 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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| | Hotels Near Cougar Ridge Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 30 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 30 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 30 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 36 miles away |
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