Oregon hiking trails - Washboard Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County

   
  When was the last time you got out in the fresh air a bit? if you happen to be in Wallowa County of Oregon, Washboard Trail is a brilliant local backcountry trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. When you're here in Oregon hiking along one of its hiking trails is a great way to spend some time. Trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Oregon; one of these is Washboard Trail in Wallowa County. Washboard Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Washboard Trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail having an average
    number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous great outdoors hiking trail for experienced walkers in delightful shape. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 3 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. With so many outdoors pastimes available
in Oregon you'll never get bored. Wilderness hiking trails like this one here in the Wallowa Mountains are a nice way to explore these hills. All through the summer at Washboard Trail highs are regularly in the 80's, and the night is a tad colder of course, generally in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and night lows through the wintertime for Washboard Trail tend to be in the 20's. Washboard Trail is a one trailhead great outdoors trail, so you're looking at an in and out hike. With its 20.6 miles of walking distance; it's  
longer than many great outdoors hiking trails. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. There are numerous hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is different from the others. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 897 feet, and that is lower than average. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Washboard Trail gets very little rainfall; during the month of December you get the most snow around here while July is commonly the driest month. You spend the whole backcountry trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole great outdoors hiking trail. Washboard Trail is a long drive away from La Grande, but if you're looking for a brilliant spot to go backcountry hiking, this is a brilliant pick.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Washboard Trail why not stop at Sturgil Saddle; a trip to Goat Mountain Spring will fill your soul with wonderful feelings. This site rules, just explore all the exciting things to do in the neighborhood of Washboard Trail. Camping at Wallowa Valley Stay and wash is always a wonderful experience; a quick trip to Granite Creek is unquestionably a glorious idea.
These mountains rock, just check out all the amusing things to do in the Wallowa Mountains. If you came to camp Goebel's is a good place to do that; don’t forget to check out Miner Basin since you're here at Washboard Trail. You simply should love the Wallowa Mountains. A good location like Corral Basin here at Washboard Trail is too pleasant to miss, and since you're here, you could check out Miner Basin Creek.
The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. It's always magnificent to stop at Minam Falls, and while you're here, do take a visit to Monument Point.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.3833, Longitude -117.5738
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Total in and out hiking length = 20.6 miles

Total climbing distance = 9.5 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 3 days

Fast Hiking Pace: 2 days

Total elevation difference: 897 feet


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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
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Local climate location: ELGIN 2 miles away

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These outdoors activities are available near Washboard Trail.
 Trails Near Washboard Trail:
Bear Creek Trail, Wallowa County County , 3 miles away, 22.1 hiking miles, 4687 feet elevation difference
North Minam Trail, Wallowa County County , 4 miles away,  22.8 hiking miles, 4044 feet elevation difference
Bowman Trail, Wallowa County County , 7 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 2945 feet elevation difference
Salt Trail, Union County County , 9 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference
Copper Creek Trail, Wallowa County County , 10 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 3358 feet elevation difference
Huckleberry Trail, Union County County , 10 miles away,  6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference
Crooked Trail, Wallowa County County , 11 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Washboard Trail:
Goebel's, Wallowa, 11 miles away
Wallowa Valley Stay and wash, Wallowa, 15 miles away
Out Post RV Park, Enterprise, 17 miles away
Nez Perce Trailer and RV Park, Enterprise, 17 miles away
Mountain View Motel and RV Park, Joseph, 20 miles away
 Whitewater Near Washboard Trail:
Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River)
Grande Ronde River, Union County County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction)
Grande Ronde River, Union County County , 33 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin)
Grande Ronde River, Asotin County County , 34 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis)
Grande Ronde River, Union County County , 43 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park)
 Hotels Near Washboard Trail:
Mingo Motel, Wallowa , 12 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 16 miles away
Country Inn, Enterprise , 17 miles away
Wilderness Inn, Enterprise , 17 miles away
Ponderosa Motel, Enterprise , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Washboard Trail
Little Storm Lake, Wallowa County , 4 miles away
Green Lake, Wallowa County , 4 miles away

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