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| | Here in Oregon backcountry backpacking is always an amusing thing to do. Delightful backcountry hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and among these are Five Points Trail in Union County. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Five Points Trail in Union County, Oregon is a great location for getting out. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 1.5 days normally, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. |
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At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Five Points Trail is a location that is pretty dried out generally; the month with most of the rain is November; July meanwhile is the driest month. This
| | is a two-ended wilderness trail with two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Oregon has so much to offer the great outdoors lovers. Five Points Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,090 feet, and that is about average. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail nice for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Relatively far from La Grande you bump into Five Points Trail, but if you're looking for a great | |
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location to go backcountry hiking, this is a great selection. With its 11.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. Each backcountry hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. Throughout the months of summer here at Five Points Trail, high temperatures generally
reach the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Five Points Trail. Backcountry backpacking here in the Blue Mountains is a very great way to see these hills. And keep
in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. The number of hiking trails in this region is not very high. 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:
Grandview Campground is a splendid local campground, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Yarn Spring. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Blue Mountains. People from La Grande love to come to Five Points Trail.
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really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Blue Mountains. Middle Fork Mount Emily Creek is a perfect local stream; Weed Spring is an inspiring place to go to while here. Rocky Flat is right here at Five Points Trail, and La Grande Rendezvous
RV Resort is a glorious campground nearby. A trip to Burnt Canyon is always fun, and get dripping wet paddling on Grande Ronde River.
And if you're still looking for more outdoors exciting things just keep reading. A tremendous place like Dixie Flat here at Five Points Trail is too pleasant to miss, and why not a little side tour to Mount Emily Creek.
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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
Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
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7 miles away
Walking distance to historic downtown La Grande which contains shops, restaurants, and weekend farmer's market. Less than one mile to Eastern Oregon University. All rooms offer complimentary WIFI an...
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
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9 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 Five Points Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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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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Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
, 7 miles away |
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
, 9 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, 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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