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| | Finally, backcountry backpacking time is here again, and Little Dark Canyon Trail in Union County, Oregon is such a brilliant location. Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is the good thing to do. Hiking trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of these is Little Dark Canyon Trail in Union County. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 219 feet which is lower than average. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There are not too many backcountry trails in this neighborhood. |
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Even though this is not a very long hiking trail it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. At Little Dark Canyon Trail during the summer months highs are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs all
| | through the winter are in the 30's; nighttime lows all through the winter for Little Dark Canyon Trail tend to be in the 20's. The backcountry trails of the Blue Mountains are a very perfect way to see these highlands. Little Dark Canyon Trail is 4 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Every hiking trail in Oregon has something unique to offer. | |
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Little Dark Canyon Trail gets very little rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is regularly the driest month. The length of this backcountry trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry
trail tremendous for the average hiker looking for an exciting adventure. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 3.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. At parts
of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Little Dark Canyon Trail is not very in the vicinity of La Grande at all, but it is a fun location to backcountry walk.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came to camp Camp Elkanah Campground is a magnificent location to do that; Antler Spring is a pretty place to check out while you're at Little Dark Canyon Trail.
Grande Ronde River has a tremendous whitewater paddling spot close by; Little Dark Canyon Trail is nice enough
to spend more than a day at, Emigrant State Park is a nice local campground. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Mountains. A short trip to Tucker Spring is always worthwhile; Little Dark Canyon is a glorious place to spend some time.
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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
Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
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22 miles away
Walking distance to historic downtown La Grande which contains shops, restaurants, and weekend farmer's market. Less than one mile to Eastern Oregon University. All rooms offer complimentary WIFI an...
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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24 miles away
Free Wireless Internet Located in the Heart of La Grande Guests receive 10 percent off at 5 nearby restaurants Free Continental Breakfast Cookies in the afternoon Refrigerator, Coffee Pots, Microwave...
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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 Little Dark Canyon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Little Dark Canyon Trail, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: PENDLETON BRCH EXP STN 5 miles away
        
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
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24 miles away
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
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24 miles away
Americas Best Value Sandman Inn is conveniently located off of exit 261 from I-84 West in northeast Oregon where heritage, recreation, and the arts are abundant amongst this elaborately scenic and his...
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| | 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
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, 9 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
, 22 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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