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| | Every backpacking trail in Oregon is scenic in its own way. Salt Trail is a wilderness hiking trail rather far from La Grande, but it's one of those locations where backcountry hiking is great. If you are in Oregon during backpacking season you have to go backpacking. Here in the pleasant state of Oregon backpacking is so much fun. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the trail could be very different from other parts of it. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer |
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walk. Gotta get out of the town man, and if you happen to be in Union County of Oregon, Salt Trail is a glorious local wilderness hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This is one of many wilderness trails in the surrounding area. This backcountry walk should take you
| | about 1.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Salt Trail is pretty dehydrated generally; through the month of December you get the most snow around here while July is generally the driest month. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Wallowa Mountains are a very great way to see these highlands. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Salt Trail. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's, and after the sun is down | |
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during the wintertime temperatures at Salt Trail dip into the 20's. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, 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. Oregon has plenty of pleasant backpacking trails, and one of these is Salt Trail in Union County. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 3,105 feet which is a higher
than average number. Salt Trail is a one trailhead hiking trail, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. This great outdoors hiking trail is a very long great outdoors hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail nice for
hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Wallowa Mountains. You'll meet a lot of folks from La Grande here; a spree to Mud Spring will fill your spirit with nice feelings.
Big Canyon
is a good site to check out near Salt Trail, and you have to without doubt dedicate some time to Deadhorse Flat since you're here at Salt Trail. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Salt Trail. A good spot like Whiskey Flat here at Salt Trail is too
good to miss; why not check out close by Grizzly Creek if you're here at Salt Trail. Camping is available at Hells Canyon Packers It's always glorious to have a look at Horseshoe Spring.
So much cool stuff to do in the Wallowa Mountains, not sufficient time. If you came for an overnight stay Goebel's is a splendid spot to camp, and obviously Dobbin Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth going to.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.2744, Longitude -117.6748
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 3105 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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25 miles away
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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27 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 Salt Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Salt Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Union County, Oregon
Local climate location: ELGIN 6 miles away
        
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Super 8 Baker City, Baker City
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27 miles away
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Lodgepole Trail, Union County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 774 feet elevation difference |
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Spring Trail, Union County
County
, 8 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2858 feet elevation difference |
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Washboard Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 9 miles away, 20.6 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference |
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Crooked Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Ridge Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 3577 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 22.1 hiking miles, 4687 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Salt Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Super 8 Baker City, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Knights Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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