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| | This part of Oregon is always a diversion to take a look at during backcountry trekking season. There are so many great hiking trails for backcountry backpacking in Oregon; one of these is Five Points Trail in Union County. It's a lengthy drive from La Grande to Five Points Trail, but what a good spot for trekking it is. This hike should take you about 1.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Every Oregon hiking trail has its own character. Here in Oregon backcountry backpacking is a splendid way to spend some time. Don’t forget |
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to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The total elevation difference for Five Points Trail is 2,090 feet which is about average. The length of this trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a splendid great outdoors
| | hiking trail for experienced trekkers in wonderful shape. Five Points Trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Around Five Points Trail you don’t get a lot of rainfall; November is the wettest month with most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. This backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole | |
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trip. For the duration of the summertime, highs frequently are in the 80's at Five Points Trail; the nighttime is a little chillier of course, mostly in the 50's. Highs during the winter are mostly in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Five Points Trail. With
its 11.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long backcountry hiking trail. Trekking here in the Blue Mountains is the best way to enjoy these hills. The number of great outdoors hiking trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Gotta get out of the settlement man, and Five Points
Trail in Union County, Oregon is just the spot. Five Points Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
A great spot in the vicinity of Five Points
Trail is Burnt Canyon; don't forget to take a perfect little trip to Mount Emily Creek. Stay the night at Grandview Campground, and a short spree to Yarn Spring is always worthwhile.
Rocky Flat is right here at Five Points Trail; you'll meet a lot of people from La Grande here.
So much entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Mountains, not enough time. Weed Spring is a pretty location to take a look at while you're at Five Points Trail. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! Five Points Trail is great! You'll need more than a day to explore everything
Five Points Trail has to offer, you can camp at La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort, and there are some tremendous whitewater spots on Grande Ronde River.
This place, the Blue Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining things. Dixie Flat is a good place here at Five Points Trail, and obviously Middle Fork Mount Emily Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth going to.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4786, Longitude -118.1104
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.4719, Longitude -118.1927
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2090 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 Five Points Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Five Points Trail, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: MILTON FREEWATER 8 miles away
       
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| These outdoors activities are available near Five Points Trail. |
| | Trails Near Five Points Trail:
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Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County
County
, 1 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference |
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Evans Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 1956 feet elevation difference |
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Hale Spring Trail, Union County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Five Points Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 6 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
, 12 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 12 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
, 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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| | Hotels Near Five Points Trail:
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Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande
, 9 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 9 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 9 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 9 miles away |
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
, 31 miles away |
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