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| | There are so many nice great outdoors trails for hiking in Oregon, and one of those is Huckleberry Trail in Union County. Huckleberry Trail is to be found a quite lengthy trip from La Grande, but trekking it is always fun. When you're here in Oregon hiking along one of its great outdoors trails is a brilliant idea. The hiking trails of the Wallowa Mountains are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in the outdoors. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some hiking. Huckleberry Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind |
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that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Huckleberry Trail is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so you're looking at an in and out walk. High temperatures at Huckleberry Trail through the summertime are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures
| | are in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Huckleberry Trail dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. This is one of a very small number of hiking and backpacking trails in this area. Being 6.6 miles long it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 2,763 feet, and that is higher than average. Around Huckleberry Trail you don’t get a lot of rainfall; through the month of December you get the most snow around here while July is the month with | |
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the least amount of precipitation. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, Huckleberry Trail in Union County, Oregon is a splendid location to go. There are numerous great outdoors trails in Oregon, and each one is well worth a backcountry walk. Sometimes this backpacking
trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You should count on this hike taking about 5.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a backpacking
trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Huckleberry Trail is a mid-length hiking trail with very little uphill walking involved which makes it a good hiking and backpacking trail for experienced
trekkers in splendid shape.
Briefly about the general area:
Do set aside some time for Whiskey Flat while you're here at Huckleberry Trail, and Hells Canyon Packers is a perfect campground nearby. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Wallowa Mountains.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Summit Spring, and Huckleberry Trail is not far at all from La Grande. So much entertaining stuff to do in the Wallowa Mountains, not enough time. Horseshoe Spring is an inspiring place to check out while you're here; you can stay
the night at Goebel's. And if that's not enough, there's heaps more to do near Huckleberry Trail. If you fancy a little side spree, try Big Canyon, and obviously Horseshoe Creek flows through this vicinity.
Don’t forget to go to Horseshoe Basin since you're here at Huckleberry Trail, and let's not forget Threemile Creek which is a stream that you may bump into during your stay.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3021, Longitude -117.6907
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2763 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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26 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 Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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27 miles away
This resort-style Baker City, Oregon hotel offers convenient access to a variety of recreational activities as well as local attractions. Discover one of the most relaxing and convenient hotels in E...
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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 Huckleberry Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Huckleberry Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: ELGIN 8 miles away
        
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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28 miles away
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Salt Trail, Union County
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, 3 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference |
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Lodgepole Trail, Union County
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, 3 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 774 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Spring Trail, Union County
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, 5 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2858 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Huckleberry Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 28 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 28 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 28 miles away |
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