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| | Backcountry trekking here in Oregon is a must. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Twin Lakes Trail in Baker County, Oregon is a great site to go. Oregon has plenty of pleasant hiking trails; one of them being Twin Lakes Trail in Baker County. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Being 2.4 miles long it's a shorter type backcountry trek. Backcountry trekking here in the Blue Mountains is the best way to enjoy these highlands. |
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Every hiking trail in Oregon has something unique to offer. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry trail has
| | a total elevation difference of 1,144 feet which is about average. There are not too many trails in this vicinity. This trek shouldn't take more than 2 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Even though this is not a very long trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. At Twin Lakes Trail through the warm months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; night lows in the 20's for Twin Lakes Trail. | |
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There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. Twin Lakes Trail is a very short hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a magnificent trail for the average person looking for a magnificent adventure. Twin Lakes Trail is a long
journey away from La Grande, but it's one of those sites where backpacking is nice. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is something that is always fun to do. Twin Lakes Trail gets very little rain; most of the snow falls through December while
July is generally the driest month.
Briefly about the general area:
All year is a glorious time in the Blue Mountains if you like the outdoors. Twin Lakes Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Rocky Ford Campground is a good local campground. A good place to camp here at Twin Lakes Trail is North Fork Anthony Campground, and Pine Creek Dam is an exciting thing to check out.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.7962, Longitude -118.0774
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Total in and out hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1144 feet
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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19 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
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Local climate location: LA GRANDE 19 miles away
        
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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19 miles away
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25 miles away
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Elkhorn Crest Trail, Baker County
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, 2 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 1059 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Creek Lake Trail, Baker County
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, 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 2352 feet elevation difference |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 19 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 19 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 26 miles away |
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