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| | Indian Rock Trail is a trail pretty far from Pendleton-Hermiston, but It's always enjoyable to trek here. This part of Oregon is always a diversion to check out during hiking season. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Indian Rock Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a wonderful spot for getting out. Trekking in Oregon never gets boring. Backcountry hiking here in the Blue Mountains is the best way to enjoy these mountains. Throughout the months of summer at Indian Rock Trail highs are generally in the 80's. During |
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the moonlight hours it's generally in the 30's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Indian Rock Trail. You should count on this hike taking about 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and
| | some a bit faster. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Each one of the many hiking trails of Oregon has its own unique splendor. This is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This backpacking trail is a normal length backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail splendid for hard core backpackers | |
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looking for adventure. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Not much rainfall falls here at Indian Rock Trail; the month with most of the rain is November, and July on the other hand is the driest. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and
hiking trail is 1,118 feet, and that is about average. Indian Rock Trail is 7.2 miles long it's a mid length trek. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The trail stays roughly
within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Good hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and among these are Indian Rock Trail in Grant County.
Briefly about the general area:
Bear Paw Meadow is
a good place to check out, and a nice spot to camp here at Indian Rock Trail is Trough Creek Campground. Whitewater paddling is great on John Day River - North Fork, and some of the water close by flows, like Pole Creek.
So many enjoyable things in close proximity to Indian
Rock Trail, definitely impressive. Just can't get enough of the Blue Mountains. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Head O'Boulder Spring, and hey, South Fork Desolation Creek is a glorious local stream. Desolation Meadows is a brilliant site, and camping at Deerhorn Campground is always a good experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.796, Longitude -118.6948
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.751, Longitude -118.6909
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1118 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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25 miles away
This charming John Day, Oregon hotel is minutes from a variety of outdoor activities and walking distance from many local shops and restaurants. Located in Eastern Oregon's beautiful John Day Valley...
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
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25 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn is centrally located in the heart of John Day, Oregon. Our charming two story outside corridor facility offers 40 spacious guest rooms with a city view. We have a Mexican R...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
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Local climate location: UKIAH 17 miles away
        
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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44 miles away
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| | Trails Near Indian Rock Trail:
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Squaw Rock Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 540 feet elevation difference |
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Jumpoff Joe Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2572 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Camp Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1748 feet elevation difference |
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Big Boulder Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1719 feet elevation difference |
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Princess Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 477 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference |
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Beeman Junkens Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 957 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Indian Rock Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 25 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 25 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 41 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 44 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 44 miles away |
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