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| | Good hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance; one of those is Little Dark Canyon Trail in Union County. A long trip parts La Grande from Little Dark Canyon Trail, but it is a really wonderful hiking trail. Backpacking in Oregon is such a splendid thing to do. Little Dark Canyon Trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry trek it normally. This backcountry hiking trail is not that long but it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 3.5 |
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hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The total elevation difference for Little Dark Canyon Trail is 219 feet which is a lower than average number. Little Dark Canyon Trail is pretty dehydrated typically; November is the
| | wettest month with most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the summer highs here at Little Dark Canyon Trail get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 30's; during the dark hours in the winter at Little Dark Canyon Trail temperatures fall to the 20's. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Little Dark Canyon Trail in Union County, Oregon is a magnificent selection. Backcountry trekking in Oregon is the perfect thing to do. Being | |
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4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. Little Dark Canyon Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This wilderness trail is a mid length wilderness trail with an average amount
of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful backpacking trail for the average person looking for a wonderful adventure. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp
fire. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Each one of the many hiking trails of Oregon is beautiful in its own way. There are not too many backpacking trails in this region. The beautiful wilderness trails of the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these
mountains.
Briefly about the general area:
A splendid place to camp here at Little Dark Canyon Trail is Time and a Half Campground, and a short spree to Antler Spring is always worthwhile.
This river has so much to offer. Tucker Spring is an inspiring location to
go to while here, and why not camp at Emigrant State Parkrings State Park since you're here at Little Dark Canyon Trail. And that's not all there is to do here in the Blue Mountains. A glorious place in the neighborhood of Little Dark Canyon Trail is Little Dark Canyon; get soaked paddling on Grande Ronde River.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3567, Longitude -118.4206
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Total elevation difference: 219 feet
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24 miles away
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
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24 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Little Dark Canyon Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Little Dark Canyon Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 8 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
, 9 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Little Dark Canyon Trail:
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Greenwell Motel, La Grande
, 22 miles away |
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Royal Motor Inn, La Grande
, 23 miles away |
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Moon Motel, La Grande
, 23 miles away |
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Orchard Motel, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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Travelodge, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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