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| | Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Dexter Ridge Trail in Columbia County, Washington is a really good place to spend some time. Dexter Ridge Trail is located a pretty lengthy tour from La Grande, but it is a really good backcountry hiking trail. Every hiking trail in Washington has its own character. This area 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. With its 23 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. This is a neighborhood |
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covered with lots of backpacking trails. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Washington is a magnificent outdoors state. This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally. Good hiking trails
| | in Washington are in abundance, and Dexter Ridge Trail is one of them, and it's in Columbia County. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 3,441 feet which is a higher than average number. The yearly rainfall here at Dexter Ridge Trail is about average; the month with most of the rain is November while July is usually the driest month. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 3.5 days normally, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do | |
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the job. Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Dexter Ridge Trail reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Dexter Ridge Trail are in the 20's. The length of this backcountry
trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant backpacking trail for experienced trekkers in splendid shape. These backcountry trails here in the Blue Mountains are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in the great outdoors.
This trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Backpacking in Washington is always an enjoyable thing to do.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get
enough of the Blue Mountains. Visit Beaver Creek while you're here at Dexter Ridge Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Zuger Spring. So much amusing stuff to do at Dexter Ridge Trail, so little time. A tour to Dexter Ridge Trail wouldn't be complete without
taking a look at Dexter Spring, and in case you don’t mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Grande Ronde River.
You should certainly dedicate some time to Burnt Flat since you're here at Dexter Ridge Trail; why not a little side trip to Beaver
Creek. A nice spot like Elk Flat here at Dexter Ridge Trail is too good to miss, and why not camp at Bear Canyon Campground since you're here at Dexter Ridge Trail. Godman Campground is a good local campground, and if you wish for a little side trip, try Cougar Canyon.
And if that's not enough there's heaps more entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Mountains.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.9162, Longitude -117.7699
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 23 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 3441 feet
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36 miles away
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
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36 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Grande, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Dexter Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Dexter Ridge Trail, Blue Mountains, Columbia County, Washington
Local climate location: WALLA WALLA 16 miles away
       
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
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36 miles away
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
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36 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dexter Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dexter Ridge Trail:
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Slick Ear Trail, Columbia County
County
, 0 miles away, 19.4 hiking miles, 2581 feet elevation difference |
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Sawtooth Trail, Columbia County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.3 hiking miles, 3580 feet elevation difference |
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Grizzly Bear Trail, Columbia County
County
, 5 miles away, 25.2 hiking miles, 3837 feet elevation difference |
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West Butte Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3127 feet elevation difference |
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Cross Canyon Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 8 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2827 feet elevation difference |
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East Butte Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 8 miles away, 27.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 9 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1798 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dexter Ridge Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 28 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 39 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park) |
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| | Hotels Near Dexter Ridge Trail:
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Super 8 Walla Walla, Walla Walla
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande
, 36 miles away |
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La Grande Travelodge, La Grande
, 37 miles away |
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