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| | Backcountry hiking in Oregon is such a magnificent thing to do. There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them has its own character. Backcountry backpacking here in Oregon is always an enjoyable thing to do. Being 8.8 miles long it's a mid length trek. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. There's not much difference in elevation along Martin Creek Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry hiking trail. There are great outdoors trails all over Oregon, |
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and Martin Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Grant County. This hike shouldn't take more than 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The length of this backpacking trail is about average having an average number of
| | uphill miles which makes this backpacking and hiking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Martin Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just what you need. Martin Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 902 feet, and that is lower than average. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. For the duration of the summertime months, highs | |
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regularly are in the 80's at Martin Creek Trail. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 30's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's while Martin Creek Trail overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime
are in the 10's. Martin Creek Trail gets very little precipitation; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Martin Creek Trail is located a pretty lengthy drive from La Grande, but backcountry trekking it is always
exciting. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Hiking and backpacking trails like this one here in the Blue Mountains are a very great way to see these peaks.
There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way.
Briefly about the general area:
Do set aside some time for China Meadow since you're here at Martin Creek Trail, and Packsaddle Spring is a fine
local attraction. So much exciting stuff to do here at Martin Creek Trail, too fine to be true. Martin Creek is a stream that you may bump into while you're here, and needless to say Squaw Creek flows through this vicinity.
If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here
in the Blue Mountains. A pleasant place for whitewater paddling near Martin Creek Trail is John Day River - North Fork; you should absolutely dedicate some time to Moon Meadow since you're here at Martin Creek Trail. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing
things in the Blue Mountains. There's so much to do here at Martin Creek Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Camp Elkanah Campground is a great place for that; in the event that you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Grande Ronde
River.
A journey to Wagner Gulch is always fun. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Martin Creek Trail has to offer, you can camp at Time and a Half Campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.9595, Longitude -118.5646
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.9681, Longitude -118.501
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 902 feet
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36 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 Martin Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Martin Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 6 miles away
        
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| These outdoors activities are available near Martin Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Martin Creek Trail:
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Trout Meadows Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 508 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 1314 feet elevation difference |
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Wagner Gulch Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2158 feet elevation difference |
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Blackwell Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2286 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2883 feet elevation difference |
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Fly Creek Trail, Umatilla County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1916 feet elevation difference |
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Silver Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2246 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Martin Creek Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Martin Creek Trail:
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 34 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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Pendleton Super 8 Motel, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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