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| | Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Rock Spring Trail in Union County, Oregon is a really splendid place to spend some time. It's a lengthy trip from La Grande to Rock Spring Trail, but trekking it is splendid enjoyment any time. There are so many magnificent wilderness hiking trails for backcountry trekking in Oregon, and Rock Spring Trail is one of them, and it's in Union County. You should count on this hike taking about 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared |
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for that. With its 5.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry trek. Each wilderness hiking trail in Oregon has its own unique beauty. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Rock Spring Trail temperatures are generally in the 80's while night lows are commonly
| | in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Rock Spring Trail. This trail has a total elevation difference of 2,858 feet, and that is higher than average. Rock Spring Trail is not that long but it's always pleasant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Rock Spring Trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry | |
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hiking it in and back out. Rock Spring Trail is a normal length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail good for the average hiker looking for a fun adventure. Sometimes this great outdoors hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check
current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Here in Oregon backcountry trekking is a perfect way to spend some time. Backcountry hiking in Oregon is such a magnificent thing to do. Rock Spring Trail is generally a quite dried out
place; December is the month that gets the most snow while July is generally the driest month. These hiking trails here in the Wallowa Mountains are a very glorious way to see these highlands. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The number
of trails in this region is not very high.
Briefly about the general area:
There's so much to do here at Rock Spring Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Wallowa Valley Stay and wash is a fine location for that, and you'll probably meet some folks from La Grande
here. But wait, there's more to do in the vicinity of Rock Spring Trail.
Put some time aside to spend at Moonrise Spring since you're here at Rock Spring Trail, and needless to say Bluch Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth taking a look at. All year is a pleasant time
in the Wallowa Mountains if you adore the outdoors. Rock Spring Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Goebel's is a good local campground, and why not explore nearby Lobo Creek since you're here at Rock Spring Trail. A tour to Rock Spring will fill your soul with splendid feelings; if you're here at Rock Spring Trail it's a splendid idea to explore Horse Meadow.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.4046, Longitude -117.7066
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Total elevation difference: 2858 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
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27 miles away
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
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27 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rock Spring Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rock Spring Trail:
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Ridge Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 3577 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Rock Spring Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 27 miles away |
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Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande
, 27 miles away |
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Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande
, 27 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 27 miles away |
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