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| | In Oregon you never run out of outdoors fun. Backpacking here in Oregon is a great idea. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Lone Pine Trail in Wheeler County, Oregon is just what you need. There are plenty of hiking and backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. Now this trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Lone Pine Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,889 feet which is about average. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy |
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these summits. At Lone Pine Trail you don’t see much rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while September is usually the driest month. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Sometimes this trail gets really
| | dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Different parts of Lone Pine Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. The length of Lone Pine Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an outstanding challenge. All through the warmest time of the year highs here | |
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at Lone Pine Trail reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Lone Pine Trail. Being 8 miles long it's an average length trail. This is one of a very
small number of wilderness hiking trails in this region. The time needed for this trek is roughly 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Lone Pine Trail is very far from the nearest full-size town, and hiking it is always
enjoyable. There are so many fine hiking and backpacking trails for hiking in Oregon, and Lone Pine Trail in Wheeler County is one of them. This is a two-ended great outdoors hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone
to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
Having a great time at Lone Pine Trail is uncomplicated. A great place to camp here at Lone Pine Trail is Lepage Park - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Some of the water close by flows, like Rock
Creek, and don’t forget to have a look at Butler Basin if you're here at Lone Pine Trail.
Do set aside some time for Hole in the Ground while you're here at Lone Pine Trail, and a trip to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is recommended. If you crave a little side trip,
try Jerrys Draw; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Birch Creek. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool stuff in the Blue Mountains. Why not camp at Fish House Inn while you're here at Lone Pine Trail; don't leave Lone Pine Trail without first paying a visit to Cal Smith Spring.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.5547, Longitude -119.6458
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.5218, Longitude -119.6865
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1889 feet
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Coffeepot Trail, Wheeler County
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Black Canyon Trail, Wheeler County
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, 10 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 3351 feet elevation difference |
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