Oregon hiking trails - Wall Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County

   
  Here in the great state of Oregon trekking is something that is always fun to do. As long as you like the fresh air you will like Oregon. Each backcountry hiking trail in Oregon is worth trekking. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Being 5.6 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. The number of wilderness hiking trails in this region is not very high. Wall Creek Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry
    about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. Wall Creek Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The stunning great outdoors hiking trails of the Blue Mountains are a very perfect way to see these peaks.
Around Wall Creek Trail you don’t get a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls during November, and the driest month is July. The time needed for this hike is roughly 5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Far from modern life you stumble on Wall Creek Trail, and it is a really good backcountry trail. This backcountry hiking trail has  
a total elevation difference of 552 feet which is a lower than average number. Finally, hiking time is here again, and Wall Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is just what you need. Through the summer months at Wall Creek Trail temperatures are generally in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Wall Creek Trail. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The length of this great outdoors hiking trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail delightful for the average backcountry trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Great backcountry hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance; one of them being Wall Creek Trail in Grant County.

Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight stay Lazy Wolf Resort is a wonderful spot to camp, and some of the water nearby flows, like Johnson Creek. Yearling Spring is always fun to check out, and a splendid place like Rocky Flat here at Wall Creek Trail is too delightful to miss.
Looking for a perfect trip? John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is reasonably near Wall Creek Trail, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Colvin Creek. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Wall Creek Trail. Do check out Bull Prairie Dam while you're here at Wall Creek Trail. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Blue Mountains. A short spree to Bull Prairie Spring is always worthwhile, and Elkhorn Tavern and RV Park is a glorious local campground.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 44.9457, Longitude -119.6486
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 44.9704, Longitude -119.6728
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 3 hours

Total elevation difference: 552 feet


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 Trails Near Wall Creek Trail:
Knob Trail, Grant County County , 5 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1756 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Wall Creek Trail:
Lazy Wolf Resort, Spray, 11 miles away
Elkhorn Tavern and RV Park, Monument, 12 miles away
Lepage Park - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Wall Creek Trail:
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly - OR , 14 miles away
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