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| | Outdoors people generally like this part of Oregon. Every single Oregon backpacking and hiking trail is worth backpacking. Finally, backpacking time is here again, and if you happen to be in Union County of Oregon, Evans Trail is a brilliant local backcountry trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. You should count on this trek taking about 8 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Evans Trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors trail wonderful |
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for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This trail has a total elevation difference of 1,956 feet, and that is about average. Going for a hike here in Oregon is a great idea. It is very dried up here at Evans Trail usually; the month with most of the rain is November,
| | and July is when it's the driest. This backcountry trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Nice backpacking and hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Evans Trail is one of them, and it's in Union County. The wilderness hiking trails of the Blue Mountains are a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the outdoors. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local | |
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forest authorities before you head out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is a two-ended trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. At Evans Trail all through
the summertime highs are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Evans Trail temperatures drop to the 20's. Evans Trail is to be found a rather long
trip from La Grande, but what a brilliant spot for backpacking it is. The number of great outdoors trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Evans Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. With its 9.4 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry
trails.
Briefly about the general area:
Dixie Flat is a beautiful spot any time of year, and Fiddlers Hell is nearby, and is a fine place.
You can run the rapids of Grande Ronde River next to Evans Trail; a wonderful place to camp here at Evans Trail is Grandview
Campground. These mountains rock, just explore all the amusing stuff to do in the Blue Mountains. A great spot for whitewater paddling near Evans Trail is Grande Ronde River, and a pleasant journey to Rocky Flat is a great way to spend an afternoon. You truly should fancy the Blue
Mountains. If you're stopping by Evans Trail from La Grande, you won't be the only one, and there's some flowing water nearby, Tie Creek is a stream you can take a look at during your stay.
Middle Fork Mount Emily Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth visiting,
and Tie Spring is a picturesque site to go to while you're at Evans Trail. There's just no way somebody can get bored here at Evans Trail. A short spree to S S Spring is always worthwhile; why not camp at La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort since you're here at Evans Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4217, Longitude -118.1071
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.4173, Longitude -118.1746
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1956 feet
Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
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6 miles away
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
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7 miles away
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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 Evans Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Evans Trail, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: MILTON FREEWATER 10 miles away
       
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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7 miles away
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
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34 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Evans Trail. |
| | Trails Near Evans Trail:
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Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference |
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Five Points Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 2090 feet elevation difference |
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Hale Spring Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Evans Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Evans Trail:
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 6 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 7 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 7 miles away |
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
, 34 miles away |
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Walla Walla East Main St. Travelodge, Walla Walla
, 34 miles away |
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