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| | Each one of the many great outdoors trails of Oregon is different from the others. Pretty far from La Grande you come across Salt Trail, but it is a really wonderful trail. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Salt Trail in Union County, Oregon is a really wonderful location to spend some time. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Great great outdoors trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Salt Trail in Union County is one of them. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. Salt Trail |
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has a total elevation difference of 3,105 feet, and that is higher than average. The great outdoors trails of the Wallowa Mountains are a brilliant way to explore these mountaintops. Salt Trail is mostly a reasonably dried up place; December is when you get the most snow here,
| | and the driest month is July. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Backpacking in Oregon is the great thing to do. Some parts of this backcountry trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. This is just one of a large number of backcountry hiking trails in this area. Salt Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a brilliant | |
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backcountry hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in magnificent shape. Trekking in Oregon is such a brilliant thing to do. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day backcountry hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. During the warmest time of the year
here at Salt Trail, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Salt Trail. This is a one trailhead great outdoors hiking trail, so you'll be
backcountry trekking it in and back out. 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.
Briefly about the general area:
If you go for the outdoors you'll
go for it here in the Wallowa Mountains. If you came for an overnight stay Goebel's is a great place to camp, and a short trip to Horseshoe Spring is always worthwhile.
Mud Spring is a pretty place to pop by while you're at Salt Trail; why not a little side visit to Grizzly
Creek. A good spot like Whiskey Flat here at Salt Trail is too great to miss, and if you desire a little side spree, try Big Canyon. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing things in the Wallowa Mountains. You ought to certainly dedicate some time to
Deadhorse Flat while you're here at Salt Trail; swing by Dobbin Creek it's a magnificent spot to go to.
Be careful coming to Salt Trail, you might not ever want to go back home again. Camping is available at Hells Canyon Packers; at Salt Trail you always meet someone from La Grande.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.2744, Longitude -117.6748
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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
This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego...
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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27 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
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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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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27 miles away
AAA approved/ 2 Diamonds, Super Start Breakfast, Indoor heated pool and hot tub, Jacuzzi Rooms - Smoking and Non Smoking, Kitchenettes - Smoking and Non Smoking, Internet - Wireless and Ethernet, Gue...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Salt Trail. |
| | Trails Near Salt Trail:
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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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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 27 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 31 miles away |
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