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| | Here in the great state of Oregon backpacking is so much fun. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Indian Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just what you need. Indian Trail is situated a relatively long trip from La Grande, but if you're looking for a nice spot to go hiking, this is a nice pick. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Oregon is |
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an excellent place for outdoors people. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Indian Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,314 feet which is about average. Great outdoors hiking
| | trails are great and plentiful in Oregon, and one of those is Indian Trail in Grant County. This backcountry walk should take you about 2 days, so it's a tremendous thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. With its 13.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long trail. This is a vicinity covered with lots of hiking trails. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Indian Trail. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 30's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Indian Trail. | |
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The beautiful backcountry trails of the Blue Mountains are a very pleasant way to see these mountains. Indian Trail is a very long backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced walkers looking for an excellent
challenge. At Indian Trail you don’t see much rain; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. There's not much difference in elevation along Indian Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Every Oregon great
outdoors trail has something unique to offer. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
Briefly about the general area:
Whohoo, so much fun stuff in one place! Indian Trail is great! Moon Meadow is a great location
to stretch your legs a bit, and camping at Indian Trail is great fun, Corrigal Spring Campground is a great local campground. Snowshoe Spring is a stunning site to have a look at while you're at Indian Trail, and swing by Martin Creek it's a wonderful spot to check out.
Visit
Badger Creek if you're here at Indian Trail, and get yourself into a kayak and hit John Day River - North Fork. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. If you come at the right time of year, Grande Ronde River offers some splendid whitewater, and if you came for an overnight stay
Deerhorn Campground is a pleasant place to camp. So much cool stuff to do here in the Blue Mountains, too great to be true. A short tour to Packsaddle Spring is always worthwhile.
Man, is there lots of entertaining things to do in the Blue Mountains. Big Creek Meadow is a charming place any time of year, and close by Dixson Bar is a great spot to go.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.9599, Longitude -118.566
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.9153, Longitude -118.5451
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1314 feet
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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37 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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User input for Indian Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon:
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 Indian Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Indian Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 6 miles away
        
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
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38 miles away
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
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38 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Indian Trail. |
| | Trails Near Indian Trail:
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Paradise Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2883 feet elevation difference |
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Martin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 902 feet elevation difference |
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Silver Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2246 feet elevation difference |
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Trout Meadows Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 508 feet elevation difference |
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Blackwell Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2286 feet elevation difference |
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Wagner Gulch Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2158 feet elevation difference |
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Corral Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2646 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Indian Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 19 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
, 27 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Indian Trail:
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Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 12 miles away |
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Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 25 miles away |
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Antlers Inn, Ukiah
, 27 miles away |
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Depot Inn, Sumpter
, 27 miles away |
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Scoop N Steamer Station & Log, Sumpter
, 27 miles away |
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