| |
|
| | Starvation Trail is rather distant from the closest city, and it is one of many magnificent hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity. Hiking in Oregon is such a good thing to do. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry trekking, it is something that is always fun to do. The number of hiking trails in this region is not very high. The length of this hiking and backpacking trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a good hiking trail for the average person looking for a good adventure. Different parts |
|
of this backcountry trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Starvation Trail while night lows are generally in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are
| | in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Starvation Trail. Even though this is not a very long hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Every single Oregon wilderness hiking trail is worth backcountry trekking. Hiking trails like this one here in the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Great outdoors hiking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon, and Starvation | |
|
Trail in Baker County is one of them. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 1,811 feet, and that is about average. You should count on this trek taking about 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that.
This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. Starvation Trail is a location that is rather dry mostly; May is when you get the most rain here; July is the month with the least moisture. Please follow all local rules
about fires and camping. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Starvation Trail in Baker County, Oregon is a wonderful place for getting out. Being 4.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek.
Briefly about the general area:
This river is always fun. Snow Creek is near Starvation Trail and is always a pleasure to pop by. Having a brilliant time in the Blue Mountains is uncomplicated. There's so much to do here at Starvation Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Fopian Campground is a tremendous
place for that; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Kooney Spring.
You'll need more than a day to explore everything Starvation Trail has to offer, you can camp at Wickiup Campground, and don't leave Starvation Trail without first paying a visit to Roaring Spring.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.2463, Longitude -118.5147
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.264, Longitude -118.4907
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 1811 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
|
32 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...
|
| |
|
User input for Starvation Trail, Blue Mountains, Baker County, Oregon:
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 Starvation Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Starvation Trail, Blue Mountains, Baker County, Oregon
| |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Starvation Trail. |
| | Trails Near Starvation Trail:
 |
Sunshine Flat Trail, Baker County
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2423 feet elevation difference |
|
Little Baldy Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 3398 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Hotels Near Starvation Trail:
 |
Sag's Motel, Prairie City
, 16 miles away |
|
Lodge At Granite, Sumpter
, 28 miles away |
|
Little Pine Inn, John Day
, 31 miles away |
|
Scoop N Steamer Station & Log, Sumpter
, 32 miles away |
|
Traveler's Motel, John Day
, 32 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|
