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

   
  Going for a hike here in Oregon is a brilliant idea. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Washboard Trail in Wallowa County, Oregon is a really fine location to spend some time. Every single Oregon hiking trail is different from the others. Pretty far from La Grande you bump into Washboard Trail, but what an excellent location for hiking it is. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Washboard Trail while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. Highs through the winter are typically in the 30's with temperatures at Washboard Trail dipping down into
    the 20's through winter nights. There are so many backpacking and hiking trails in this region. Oregon is an excellent outdoors state. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 3 days normally, so it's a wonderful
thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There's not much difference in elevation along Washboard Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole great outdoors hiking trail. Washboard Trail is 20.6 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 897 feet which is lower than average. Backcountry hiking here in the Wallowa Mountains is the best way to enjoy these mountains. Sometimes  
this great outdoors trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Hiking and backpacking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon, and one of these is Washboard Trail in Wallowa County. Washboard Trail is a location that is reasonably dehydrated typically; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Washboard Trail is a very long wilderness trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an outstanding backpacking and hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in delightful shape.

Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Wallowa Mountains. Granite Creek is a perfect place to stop by; don't leave Washboard Trail without first paying a visit to Minam Falls. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things at Washboard Trail. You are close to Monument Point since you're here at Washboard Trail, and Washboard Trail is a good location to visit for more than one day, Goebel's is a good location to camp nearby.
You should positively dedicate some time to Corral Basin if you're here at Washboard Trail, and while you're here why not have a look at Sturgil Saddle. And if that's not enough there's a heap more cool stuff to do in the Wallowa Mountains. Do set aside some time for Miner Basin while you're here at Washboard Trail; Goat Mountain Spring is an inspiring place to check out while you're here.
Miner Basin Creek is a nice local stream. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Washboard Trail has to offer, you can camp at Wallowa Valley Stay and wash.

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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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
Hells Canyon Packers, Union, 16 miles away
Out Post RV Park, Enterprise, 17 miles away
Nez Perce Trailer and RV Park, Enterprise, 17 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:
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 16 miles away
Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City , 34 miles away
Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City , 34 miles away
Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City , 34 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 39 miles away

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