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| | Can’t wait to get out in nature, Rock Creek Lake Trail in Baker County, Oregon is just what you need. Rock Creek Lake Trail is not very near La Grande at all, but when you trek it you're always having a perfect time. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Oregon. Rock Creek Lake Trail is a location that is rather arid mostly; December is the wettest month with most snow, and July on the other hand is the driest. Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is a perfect idea. There are numerous backcountry hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is beautiful |
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in its own way. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Rock Creek Lake Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. During the months of summer here at Rock Creek Lake Trail,
| | high temperatures commonly get into the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Rock Creek Lake Trail. Backpacking here in the Blue Mountains is a splendid way to explore these mountaintops. With its 6.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail. Rock Creek Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,352 feet, and that is about average. Some parts of Rock Creek Lake Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail | |
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which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. Backpacking and hiking trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of them being Rock Creek Lake Trail in Baker County. The number
of great outdoors trails in this region is not very high. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Rock Creek
Lake Trail is a normal length great outdoors trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail perfect for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out.
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about the general area:
Camping is available at Rocky Ford Campground. If you want a glorious time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Mountains. A quick visit to South Fork Rock Creek close to Rock Creek Lake Trail is a pleasant idea, and Cougar Basin is a great
location to stretch your legs a bit.
Not far from Rock Creek Lake Trail you acquire some pleasant water scenery at Rock Lake Dam, and sites like Eilertson Meadow are great to visit. If you're here at Rock Creek Lake Trail, you could visit North Fork Rock Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay North Fork Anthony Campground is a glorious location to camp.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.8546, Longitude -118.1313
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2352 feet
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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22 miles away
This resort-style Baker City, Oregon hotel offers convenient access to a variety of recreational activities as well as local attractions. Discover one of the most relaxing and convenient hotels in E...
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
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Local climate location: LA GRANDE 17 miles away
        
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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22 miles away
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
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24 miles away
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Twin Lakes Trail, Baker County
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, 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1144 feet elevation difference |
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Elkhorn Crest Trail, Baker County
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, 5 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1059 feet elevation difference |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 22 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 22 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 24 miles away |
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