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| | If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry trekking, it is always an enjoyable thing to do. Sunset Trail is a long journey away from Pendleton-Hermiston, but when you trek it you're always having a fine time. There are backpacking trails all over Oregon, and one of those is Sunset Trail in Grant County. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Finally, hiking time is here again, and Sunset Trail in Grant County, Oregon is a fine location to go. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, |
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so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors trails in this neighborhood. These backpacking trails
| | here in the Blue Mountains are a really splendid way to spend quality time in nature. Sunset Trail is pretty dry commonly; November is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. During the summertime months at Sunset Trail highs are ordinarily in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 30's. During the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Sunset Trail are in the 10's. The length of this backpacking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a | |
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good great outdoors trail for experienced trekkers in glorious shape. Sunset Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,656 feet which is an
average number. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Every Oregon backpacking trail is different from the others. Oregon is a good outdoors state. Sometimes this
wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. With its 6.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
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are some fine whitewater spots on John Day River - North Fork; Handy Spring is an inspiring spot to stop by during your stay. Don't you try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a perfect time here at Sunset Trail. Getting to North Fork Desolation Creek from Sunset Trail is painless.
A visit to Sunset Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Cold Spring; a trip to Bull Prairie rejuvenates the spirit. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Mountains. Camping at Deerhorn Campground is always a great experience, and Lost Horse Meadow is right here
at Sunset Trail. A glorious spot to camp here at Sunset Trail is Trough Creek Campground, and why not take a little visit to South Fork Desolation Creek while you're here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.8386, Longitude -118.7212
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.851, Longitude -118.6746
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1656 feet
Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
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28 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...
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
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28 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn is centrally located in the heart of John Day, Oregon. Our charming two story outside corridor facility offers 40 spacious guest rooms with a city view. We have a Mexican R...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pendleton-Hermiston, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Sunset Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Sunset Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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40 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sunset Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sunset Trail:
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Jumpoff Joe Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2572 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Prairie Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 745 feet elevation difference |
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 2 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 feet elevation difference |
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Beeman Junkens Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 957 feet elevation difference |
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Basin Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 622 feet elevation difference |
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Farley Spring Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference |
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Welch Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 422 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sunset Trail:
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John Day River - North Fork, Grant/ Umatilla County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 41 miles long (Route 52 Bridge to Dale) |
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| | Hotels Near Sunset Trail:
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Best Western John Day Inn, John Day
, 28 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, John Day
, 28 miles away |
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Rugged Country Lodge DBA Double H Investments, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 40 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 40 miles away |
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