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| | Quite far from La Grande you run into Cross Canyon Trail, but it is an enjoyable place to backcountry walk. With so many outdoors pursuits available in Oregon you'll never get bored. Backcountry backpacking in Oregon is so much fun. Cross Canyon Trail is a one trailhead backcountry trail, so you'll be backcountry trekking it in and back out. The wilderness trails of the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountains. Cross Canyon Trail is 9 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. Cross Canyon Trail goes through some very different elevations, |
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so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The time needed for this hike is roughly 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is a region covered with lots of backpacking trails.
| | And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Cross Canyon Trail gets a typical amount of annual rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is when it's the driest. The length of Cross Canyon Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced walkers looking for a great challenge. Backpacking trails are glorious and plentiful in Oregon; among these are Cross Canyon Trail in Wallowa County. We all need to get out in | |
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the outdoors once in a while, and if you happen to be in Wallowa County of Oregon, Cross Canyon Trail is a perfect local backcountry hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. There are plenty of backcountry hiking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to
offer. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is a long backpacking and hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for this backcountry
trail is 2,827 feet which is a higher than average number. For the duration of the summertime months at Cross Canyon Trail temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at
Cross Canyon Trail through the wintertime commonly descend into the 20's.
Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come up here to the Blue Mountains for a tremendous time. Don't leave Cross Canyon Trail without first paying a visit to Mosier Spring, and why not camp at
Teepee Campground if you're here at Cross Canyon Trail. Glide down the rapids of Grande Ronde River in a kayak; Huntit Spring is an inspiring place to take a look at while here.
A good site near Cross Canyon Trail is Big Hole Canyon, and don’t forget to pop by Ant Flat while
you're here at Cross Canyon Trail. Be careful coming to the Blue Mountains, you might not ever want to go home again. Squaw Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth going to; camping is available at Bear Canyon Campground.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to
enjoy all the exciting stuff at Cross Canyon Trail. There's some flowing water close by, Butte Creek is a stream you can explore during your stay, and you ought to positively dedicate some time to Ant Flat while you're here at Cross Canyon Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.9421, Longitude -117.6805
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2827 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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37 miles away
This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego...
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
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41 miles away
Discover this La Grande hotel surrounded by the natural beauty of Eastern Oregon conveniently located near Eastern Oregon University and Boise Cascade. Nestled between the beautiful Blue Mountains i...
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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 Cross Canyon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Cross Canyon Trail, Blue Mountains, Wallowa County, Oregon
Local climate location: WALLA WALLA 24 miles away
       
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
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41 miles away
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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41 miles away
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Grizzly Bear Trail, Columbia County
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, 3 miles away, 25.2 hiking miles, 3837 feet elevation difference |
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Smooth Ridge Trail, Columbia County
County
, 5 miles away, 36.8 hiking miles, 5156 feet elevation difference |
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Crooked Creek Trail, Garfield County
County
, 7 miles away, 21.4 hiking miles, 4731 feet elevation difference |
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Packer Trail, Garfield County
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, 7 miles away, 14.2 hiking miles, 2776 feet elevation difference |
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East Butte Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 7 miles away, 27.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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Slick Ear Trail, Columbia County
County
, 8 miles away, 19.4 hiking miles, 2581 feet elevation difference |
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Dexter Ridge Trail, Columbia County
County
, 8 miles away, 23 hiking miles, 3441 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Cross Canyon Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 41 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 41 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 41 miles away |
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
, 43 miles away |
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