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| | There are numerous wilderness hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its own character. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a magnificent spot for getting out. This part of Oregon is always a pleasure to stop by during trekking season. Here in Oregon backcountry hiking is a good idea. Oregon has plenty of good wilderness hiking trails, and one of these is Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County. All through the summer months at Kelsay Butte Trail highs are frequently |
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in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 30's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows at Kelsay Butte Trail during the wintertime commonly plunge into the 10's. Kelsay Butte Trail has a total elevation difference
| | of 884 feet which is a lower than average number. The time needed for this walk is roughly 6.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Kelsay Butte Trail gets very little rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backpacking it in and back out. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. The backpacking trails of the | |
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Blue Mountains are a very pleasant way to see these hills. There's not much difference in elevation along Kelsay Butte Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. Kelsay Butte Trail is a mid-length backpacking trail with an average amount of
climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced trekkers looking for an excellent challenge. Kelsay Butte Trail is not very close to Pendleton-Hermiston at all, but backcountry backpacking it is always exciting. Being 7 miles long it's a mid
length walk. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
Briefly about the
general area:
Handy Spring is a pleasant local attraction, and why not a little side spree to Big Creek. So many cool things in the Blue Mountains, just incredible. Put some time aside to spend at Kelsay Spring if you're here at Kelsay Butte Trail, and if you come at the right
time of year, John Day River - North Fork offers some good whitewater.
A good site like Lost Horse Meadow here at Kelsay Butte Trail is too great to miss. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Kelsay Butte Trail has to offer, you can camp at Lehman Hot Springs.
Stay the night at Trough Creek Campground, and needless to say Bismark Creek is a lovely stream that is worth taking a look at. So much exciting stuff to do here at Kelsay Butte Trail, too pleasant to be true. Don’t forget to check out Kelsay Meadows since you're here at Kelsay Butte Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9294, Longitude -118.7096
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 884 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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31 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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31 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 Kelsay Butte Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Kelsay Butte Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 11 miles away
        
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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37 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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| These outdoors activities are available near Kelsay Butte Trail. |
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Basin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 622 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 2106 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Glade Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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Old Desolation Driveway Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2238 feet elevation difference |
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 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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| | Hotels Near Kelsay Butte Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 31 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 31 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 34 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 37 miles away |
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