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| | Backcountry trekking in Oregon is so much fun. Oregon is a nice outdoors state. When was the last time you got out in the wilderness a bit? Welch Creek Trail in Grant County, Oregon is such a perfect location. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Blue Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. This is one of many wilderness hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Welch Creek Trail is 2.8 miles long it's shorter than many backpacking and hiking trails. Oregon has plenty of good great outdoors trails; among these are Welch Creek |
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Trail in Grant County. Welch Creek Trail gets very little rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; the driest month is July. High temperatures at Welch Creek Trail during the months of summer are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures
| | descend down into the 30's. Throughout the wintertime this spot gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Welch Creek Trail. Welch Creek Trail is a great outdoors trail relatively far from Pendleton-Hermiston, but when you hike it you're always having a perfect time. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. There are numerous great outdoors trails in Oregon, and each one is different from the others. This walk shouldn't take more than 2.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some | |
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a bit faster. Welch Creek Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This backcountry hiking trail is a very short backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which
makes this wilderness hiking trail nice for the average hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Even though this is not a very long wilderness trail it's always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what
could happen. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 422 feet which is a lower than average number.
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about the general area:
Having a fine time in the Blue Mountains is simple. Kelsay Spring is a wonderful local attraction, and camping is available at Lehman Hot Springs. Whitewater paddling is good on John Day River - North Fork, and camping at Trough Creek Campground is always a fine experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.8959, Longitude -118.7234
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 422 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 Welch Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Welch Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Grant County, Oregon
Local climate location: UKIAH 15 miles away
        
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
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38 miles away
*Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, free Wireless High Speed Internet, Direct TV - w/5 HBO, suites w/jacuzzi, micro-fridge, pets allowed w/permission ($10 non refund...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Welch Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Welch Creek Trail:
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Battle Creek Trail, Grant County
County
, 1 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 730 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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Kelsay Butte Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 884 feet elevation difference |
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Sunset Trail, Grant County
County
, 3 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference |
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Old Desolation Driveway Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 2238 feet elevation difference |
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Beeman Junkens Trail, Grant County
County
, 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 957 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Welch Creek 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
, 35 miles away |
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Super 8 Pendleton, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Pendleton Inn, Pendleton
, 38 miles away |
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