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| | There are plenty of trails in Oregon; each one of them is worth backpacking. Trails are great and plentiful in Oregon, and Peep Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Grant County. Here in Oregon backpacking never gets boring. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,043 feet, and that is about average. The warmest time of the year at Peep Creek Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 30's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's; nighttime lows through the winter for Peep |
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Creek Trail tend to be in the 10's. Peep Creek Trail is a backcountry trail quite far from Pendleton-Hermiston, but there's magnificent natural beauty awaiting you here along it. The length of Peep Creek Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which
| | makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a good challenge. There's not much difference in elevation along Peep Creek Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole wilderness hiking trail. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 9 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Peep Creek Trail gets very little rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Spending too | |
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much time indoors got you down? No problem, Peep Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just the place. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before
you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The pretty hiking and backpacking trails of the Blue Mountains are a magnificent way to explore these summits. Peep Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you
have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is a long backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Peep Creek Trail is 10 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This is just one of a large number of hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity.
As long as you like the fresh air you will like Oregon.
Briefly about the general area:
Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Blue Mountains. A short visit to Mud Spring is always worthwhile, and since you're here, you might as well go to Horse Canyon.
Trough Creek Campground is a perfect local campground, and do check out Little Kelsay Creek since you're here at Peep Creek Trail.
Do set aside some time for Round Meadows since you're here at Peep Creek Trail, and don't forget to take a magnificent little visit to Camp Creek.
Now, you may believe that's a heap but there's even more cool stuff to do here at Peep Creek Trail. Don’t forget to have a look at Onion Flats since you're here at Peep Creek Trail, and there's whitewater on John Day River - North Fork for all you adrenaline junkies. Lehman Hot
Springs is a magnificent campground nearby; Snapp Spring is a striking site to have a look at while you're at Peep Creek Trail.
So many cool things in the Blue Mountains, just mind-boggling.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.9365, Longitude -118.7619
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.9528, Longitude -118.8257
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1043 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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28 miles away
This charming John Day, Oregon hotel is minutes from a variety of outdoor activities and walking distance from many local shops and restaurants. Located in Eastern Oregon's beautiful John Day Valley...
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
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28 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn is centrally located in the heart of John Day, Oregon. Our charming two story outside corridor facility offers 40 spacious guest rooms with a city view. We have a Mexican R...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Peep Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Peep Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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| | Trails Near Peep Creek Trail:
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Bear Camp Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 1022 feet elevation difference |
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 feet elevation difference |
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Old Desolation Driveway Trail, Grant County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2238 feet elevation difference |
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Round Meadow Trail, Umatilla County
County
, 7 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 971 feet elevation difference |
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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 7 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Peep Creek Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 28 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 28 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 33 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Pendleton, Pendleton
, 35 miles away |
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Red Lion Hotel Pendleton, Pendleton
, 35 miles away |
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