Oregon hiking trails - Minetop Trail, Blue Mountains, Morrow County

   
  Oregon is a magnificent site for outdoors people. Going for a trek here in Oregon is an outstanding way to spend some time. Backcountry trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon, and Minetop Trail in Morrow County is one of them. Minetop Trail is a one trailhead wilderness trail, so you're looking at an in and out hike. It is very waterless here at Minetop Trail mostly; the wettest month of the year is mostly November, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
    The total elevation difference for Minetop Trail is 931 feet which is lower than average. Even though this is not a very long backcountry trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about
5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is one of a very small number of backcountry trails in this region. The hiking and backpacking trails of the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. Summertime at Minetop Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Minetop Trail. Each hiking and backpacking trail in Oregon  
has something unique to offer. Being 6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry hike. A long journey divides Pendleton-Hermiston from Minetop Trail, but it's one of those spots where backpacking is brilliant. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Minetop Trail in Morrow County, Oregon is a brilliant choice. Minetop Trail is a normal length hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous backcountry trail for experienced hikers in great shape. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. There's not much difference in elevation along Minetop Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole great outdoors trail.

Briefly about the general area:
A glorious site in the vicinity of Minetop Trail is Mulligan Stew Canyon, and a pleasant trip to Gilman Flat is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Minetop Trail. A visit to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is worthwhile.
Some close by water includes Bear Creek; Skookum Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by during your stay. And if that's not enough there's a heap more enjoyable things to do in the Blue Mountains. Swale Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit; do set aside some time for Mahogany Flat since you're here at Minetop Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Circle Bar Spring; you can stay the night at Elkhorn Tavern and RV Park.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.9885, Longitude -119.3953
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Total in and out hiking length = 6 miles

Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Total elevation difference: 931 feet


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 Trails Near Minetop Trail:
Copple Butte Trail, Morrow County County , 7 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 615 feet elevation difference
Madison Butte Trail, Morrow County County , 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Minetop Trail:
Elkhorn Tavern and RV Park, Monument, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Minetop Trail:
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 19 miles away
 Hotels Near Minetop Trail:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Hermiston , 39 miles away
Best Western Hermiston Inn, Hermiston , 42 miles away
Oak Tree Inn Hermiston, Hermiston , 42 miles away
Oxford Inn Hermiston, Hermiston , 42 miles away
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