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| | Going for a backcountry walk here in Oregon is so much fun. Can’t wait to get out in nature, Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a really great location to spend some time. Oregon has plenty of wonderful backcountry trails; Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County is one of them. Kelsay Butte Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 884 feet which is a lower than average number. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions |
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and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this area. This hike shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Kelsay Butte Trail
| | is a one trailhead hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. It's a lengthy tour from Pendleton-Hermiston to Kelsay Butte Trail, but many people like to walk here to be near nature. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Kelsay Butte Trail gets very little rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Every single Oregon backcountry trail is lovely in its own way. These backpacking and hiking trails here in the Blue Mountains are | |
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a really delightful way to spend quality time in the outdoors. Through the warm months at Kelsay Butte Trail highs are frequently in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 30's. Through the winter highs are regularly in the 30's; nighttime lows at Kelsay Butte
Trail during the winter regularly dip into the 10's. You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. This backpacking and hiking trail is a mid length backpacking and
hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious wilderness hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in brilliant shape. No chance of getting bored in Oregon if you like the outdoors. Kelsay Butte Trail is 7 miles long it's an average length
hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
There's some flowing water nearby, Bismark Creek is a stream you can take a look at during your stay, and Trough Creek Campground is a splendid local campground. Big Creek flows through this vicinity, and if you're here at
Kelsay Butte Trail it's a magnificent idea to take a look at Lost Horse Meadow.
If you go for the outdoors, you'll love Kelsay Butte Trail. Don't leave Kelsay Butte Trail without first paying a visit to Handy Spring. So many exciting things to do here in the Blue Mountains,
too pleasant to be true. Lehman Hot Springs is a glorious campground nearby, and in the event that you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on John Day River - North Fork. A pleasant spree to Kelsay Meadows is a fine way to spend an afternoon, and Kelsay Spring is an inspiring place to stop at during your stay.
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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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User input for Kelsay Butte Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon:
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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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, 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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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
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37 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Kelsay Butte Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| | Trails 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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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 34 miles away |
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 37 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Pendleton, Or, Pendleton
, 37 miles away |
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