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| | Hey, time for a backcountry walk don’t you think? Park Saddle Trail in Union County, Oregon is a really glorious place to spend some time. Backcountry trails are brilliant and plentiful in Oregon, and among these are Park Saddle Trail in Union County. Park Saddle Trail is located a relatively lengthy drive from La Grande, but it is an outstanding trail. Backcountry hiking here in Oregon is something that is always fun to do. There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. This is one of many wilderness |
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trails in the surrounding neighborhood. If you are in Oregon during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. Park Saddle Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Around
| | Park Saddle Trail you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the snow falls throughout January, and the driest month is July. This is a two-ended trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Blue Mountains are a good way to explore these peaks. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Park Saddle Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,154 feet which is an average number. This is a hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure | |
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you bring plenty of supplies. This backcountry walk should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Park Saddle Trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant wilderness trail
for experienced hikers in great shape. 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. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Park Saddle Trail while night lows are usually
in the 50's. For the period of the winter this location gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Park Saddle Trail sink into the 20's. Park Saddle Trail is 14.8 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek.
Briefly about
the general area:
If you're stopping by Park Saddle Trail from La Grande, you won't be the only one, and why not camp at North Fork Anthony Campground since you're here at Park Saddle Trail. There's just no way someone can get bored here at Park Saddle Trail. A pleasant spree
to Limber Jim Meadow is a great way to spend an afternoon, and while you're here, you could stop by Little Meadow Creek.
A brilliant place to camp here at Park Saddle Trail is Time and a Half Campground, and a visit to Elk Wallow Spring will fill your soul with wonderful feelings.
Why not pop by nearby Marion Creek while you're here at Park Saddle Trail, and Deadwood Gulch is another great place to check out close by. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Park Saddle Spring since
you're here at Park Saddle Trail.
Yep, outdoors enjoyable things truly is bountiful here in the Blue Mountains. Friday Meadow is a beautiful spot any time of year, and Grande Ronde River is a great whitewater spot close by.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.1556, Longitude -118.321
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.0939, Longitude -118.2172
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1154 feet
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15 miles away
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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16 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 Park Saddle Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Park Saddle Trail, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: LA GRANDE 15 miles away
        
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
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17 miles away
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
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17 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Park Saddle Trail. |
| | Trails Near Park Saddle Trail:
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Hoodoo Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 708 feet elevation difference |
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Marion Jordan Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1298 feet elevation difference |
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Boulevard Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference |
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Beatty Creek Trail, Union County
County
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 490 feet elevation difference |
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Little Dark Canyon Trail, Union County
County
, 15 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 219 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Park Saddle Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 7 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
County
, 9 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 25 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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| | Hotels Near Park Saddle Trail:
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Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande
, 15 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 16 miles away |
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
, 17 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 17 miles away |
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