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| | Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a splendid pick. Here in Oregon backpacking is something that is always fun to do. Kelsay Butte Trail is a long tour away from Pendleton-Hermiston, but when you spend some time backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Being 7 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. Kelsay Butte Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time |
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which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. The length of Kelsay Butte Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Kelsay Butte Trail has
| | only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. Oregon is a fine location for outdoors folks. Wilderness hiking trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and one of these is Kelsay Butte Trail in Grant County. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is one of many backpacking trails in the surrounding area. There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon, and each one has its | |
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own character. Summertime at Kelsay Butte Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 30's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Kelsay
Butte Trail tend to be in the 10's. The total elevation difference for Kelsay Butte Trail is 884 feet which is lower than average. It is very waterless here at Kelsay Butte Trail usually; during the month of November you get the most rain around here, and July on the other hand
is the driest. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The time needed for this hike is roughly 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Backpacking here in the Blue Mountains is a
fine way to explore these peaks.
Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all you can do here at Kelsay Butte Trail. If you come at the right time of year, John Day River - North Fork offers some glorious whitewater. Lost Horse Meadow is a picturesque site any
time of year, and a short trip to Handy Spring is always worthwhile.
Kelsay Meadows is a good location to check out; you can stay the night at Trough Creek Campground. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Mountains. If you're here at Kelsay
Butte Trail, you could check out Big Creek. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Kelsay Butte Trail has to offer, you can camp at Lehman Hot Springs. This is a great river. Kelsay Spring is a wonderful site to visit while you're at Kelsay Butte Trail; a quick journey to Bismark Creek is certainly a brilliant idea.
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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 refunda...
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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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| 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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Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 19 miles away |
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Antlers Inn, Ukiah
, 20 miles away |
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Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 22 miles away |
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Long Creek Lodge, Long Creek
, 30 miles away |
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Dreamers Lodge Motel, John Day
, 30 miles away |
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