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| | Indian Rock Trail is not very in the neighborhood of Pendleton-Hermiston at all, but when you spend some time backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. As long as you like the great outdoors you will like Oregon. 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 really pleasant spot to spend some time. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Each one of the many |
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wilderness hiking trails of Oregon is well worth a backcountry trek. There's not much difference in elevation along Indian Rock Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole hiking trail. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of great outdoors trails. Indian
| | Rock Trail gets very little precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is July. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. All through the warm months at Indian Rock Trail highs are generally in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 30's. Highs during the wintertime | |
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are generally in the 30's while Indian Rock Trail night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. This area does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go
if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Wilderness hiking trails are great and plentiful in Oregon, and among these are Indian Rock Trail in Grant County. The backpacking trails of the Blue Mountains are a glorious way to explore these highlands. Indian Rock Trail has
a total elevation difference of 1,118 feet, and that is about average. With its 7.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length hike. Indian Rock Trail is a normal length backpacking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors
trail for advanced hikers looking for a brilliant challenge.
Briefly about the general area:
Having a brilliant time at Indian Rock Trail is trouble-free. Don’t forget to check out Bear Paw Meadow while you're here at Indian Rock Trail, and don't forget to take a brilliant
little tour to South Fork Desolation Creek.
Do set aside some time for Desolation Meadows since you're here at Indian Rock Trail; do visit Pole Creek while you're here at Indian Rock Trail. Head O'Boulder Spring is an inspiring place to take a look at during your stay. There's
so much to do here at Indian Rock Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Deerhorn Campground is a perfect spot for that. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Blue Mountains. Indian Rock Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Trough Creek Campground
is a good local campground, and whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend John Day River - North Fork.
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Indian Rock Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Indian Rock Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 17 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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44 miles away
*Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, free Wireless High Speed Internet, Direct TV - w/5 HBO, suites w/jacuzzi, micro-fridge, pets allowed w/permission ($10 non refund...
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
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44 miles away
This Pendleton, Oregon hotel provides an expanded continental breakfast and is located two miles from the Pendleton Rodeo Grounds. The Best Western Pendleton Inn is nestled in the hills of Pendleton ...
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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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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 41 miles away |
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
, 44 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 44 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Pendleton, Or, Pendleton
, 44 miles away |
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