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| | Here in the great state of Oregon backcountry hiking is something that is always fun to do. Every single Oregon backcountry trail is pretty in its own way. You'll have got to go far from La Grande to get to Lodgepole Trail, but you always have a perfect time when you're backcountry hiking along it. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and if you happen to be in Union County of Oregon, Lodgepole Trail is a perfect local backcountry hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 1.5 days |
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normally, so it's a brilliant thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. As long as you like the fresh air you will like Oregon. Delightful backcountry trails in Oregon are in abundance; one of them being Lodgepole Trail in Union County. There are so many hiking trails
| | in this neighborhood. Lodgepole Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The great outdoors trails of the Wallowa Mountains are a really glorious way to spend quality time in the fresh air. Summertime at Lodgepole Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Lodgepole | |
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Trail sink into the 20's. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Lodgepole Trail gets very little precipitation;
December is the month that gets the most snow while July is usually the driest month. Lodgepole Trail is 10.8 miles long; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. Lodgepole Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. There's not much difference in elevation
along Lodgepole Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Lodgepole Trail is a two ended trail with two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The total elevation difference for Lodgepole Trail
is 774 feet, and that is lower than average.
Briefly about the general area:
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Wallowa Mountains. Camping at Goebel's is always a pleasant experience, and lots of people from La Grande come here. There's some flowing water close by,
Fireline Creek is a stream you can have a look at while here, and Lodgepole Spring is a delightful site to explore while you're at Lodgepole Trail.
Dobbin Creek flows through this region, and a short visit to Moss Spring is always worthwhile. And if that's not enough, there's
loads more to do near Lodgepole Trail. Whiskey Flat is a glorious place here at Lodgepole Trail. If you came to camp Hells Canyon Packers is a magnificent spot to do that, and don’t forget to stop by Deadhorse Flat while you're here at Lodgepole Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.2671, Longitude -117.68
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2068, Longitude -117.636
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 774 feet
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| | Trails Near Lodgepole Trail:
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Salt Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference |
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Spring Trail, Union County
County
, 8 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2858 feet elevation difference |
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Washboard Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 20.6 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 25 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 25 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 29 miles away |
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