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| | Oregon has plenty of glorious backcountry trails; one of these is Lake Creek Trail in Grant County. Here in Oregon trekking is an outstanding idea. Oregon has so much to offer the great outdoors lovers. Lake Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of wilderness hiking trails. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. Time to get out, and breathe |
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some fresh air, and Lake Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a splendid spot to go. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This walk should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight
| | gear packed. Lake Creek Trail is 17.4 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. At Lake Creek Trail through the summertime highs are in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 30's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's with temperatures at Lake Creek Trail dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Lake Creek Trail is not very right next door to La Grande at all, but what a splendid spot for hiking it is. Lake Creek Trail is a location that is quite dehydrated regularly; of all | |
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the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Now this hiking and backpacking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. These trails here in the Blue Mountains are a glorious way
to explore these hills. Lake Creek Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Oregon; each one of them is well worth
a hike. The total elevation difference for Lake Creek Trail is 2,647 feet which is higher than average. Lake Creek Trail is a two ended wilderness trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back.
Briefly about the general area:
This place, Lake Creek Trail, it absolutely has so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. Everybody loves Desolation Meadows, and a visit to Snowshoe Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings. A tour to Lost Meadow revitalizes the spirit; naturally Silver Creek is a striking stream
that is worth visiting.
Now, you may believe that's a heap but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here in the Blue Mountains. Visit Backout Creek since you're here at Lake Creek Trail, and camping is available at Corrigal Spring Campground. Whitewater paddling is perfect
on Grande Ronde River, and a splendid location to pop by nearby is Anderson Gulch. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Blue Mountains is great! If you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on John Day River - North Fork.
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river is so perfect. Put some time aside to spend at Chrome Spring while you're here at Lake Creek Trail, and camping at Deerhorn Campground is always a tremendous experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8196, Longitude -118.6428
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.8507, Longitude -118.5318
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2647 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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33 miles away
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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 Lake Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Lake Creek 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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42 miles away
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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42 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lake Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Lake Creek Trail:
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Chinaman Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 237 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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Spruce Log Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 421 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2883 feet elevation difference |
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Farley Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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Glade Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 2882 feet elevation difference |
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Cold Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1738 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Lake Creek Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 23 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
, 31 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Lake Creek Trail:
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Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 12 miles away |
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Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 20 miles away |
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Scoop N Steamer Station & Log, Sumpter
, 27 miles away |
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Depot Inn, Sumpter
, 27 miles away |
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Antlers Inn, Ukiah
, 28 miles away |
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