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| | There are wilderness trails all over Oregon, and one of those is Jumpoff Joe Trail in Grant County. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Jumpoff Joe Trail in Grant County, Oregon is such a perfect spot. It's a lengthy trip from Pendleton-Hermiston to Jumpoff Joe Trail, but hiking trails like these are splendid. The total elevation difference for Jumpoff Joe Trail is 2,572 feet, and that is higher than average. All through the months of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Jumpoff Joe Trail; all through summer nights temperatures |
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are in the 30's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Jumpoff Joe Trail sink into the 10's. This great outdoors trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need
| | to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. Oregon has lots of outdoors pursuits. Jumpoff Joe Trail has two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Here in the great state of Oregon backcountry backpacking never gets boring. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Each one of the many wilderness trails of Oregon has something unique to offer. At Jumpoff Joe Trail you don’t see much precipitation; | |
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November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. The delightful wilderness trails of the Blue Mountains are a really good way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. This wilderness trail is a normal length wilderness trail with an average
amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an outstanding challenge. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Being 7.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry
hike. Jumpoff Joe Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck
so be prepared for that.
Briefly about the general area:
Whitewater paddling is great on John Day River - North Fork; a delightful place to camp here at Jumpoff Joe Trail is Deerhorn Campground. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Handy Spring, and Bull Prairie
is a glorious place.
This is no location for people who don’t like to have a good time. Why not camp at Trough Creek Campground while you're here at Jumpoff Joe Trail. So much cool stuff to do here in the Blue Mountains, too delightful to be true. Getting to North Fork Desolation
Creek from Jumpoff Joe Trail is painless, and everyone loves Howard Meadow. Cold Spring is an inspiring location to go to while you're here; why not take a little visit to South Fork Desolation Creek while you're here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8354, Longitude -118.7154
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.7964, Longitude -118.6946
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2572 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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26 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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26 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
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Jumpoff Joe Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Jumpoff Joe Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 16 miles away
        
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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42 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Jumpoff Joe Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Jumpoff Joe Trail:
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Sunset Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference |
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Beeman Junkens Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 957 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Rock Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1118 feet elevation difference |
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Squaw Rock Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 540 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Camp Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1748 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Jumpoff Joe Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 26 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 26 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 39 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 42 miles away |
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