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| | Trekking here in Washington is a must. Backpacking here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. East Butte Creek Trail is a long drive away from La Grande, but it is a tremendous sanctuary from the settlement. Backpacking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; one of them being East Butte Creek Trail in Columbia County. Some parts of this hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. There are plenty of backcountry |
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trails in Washington; each one of them is striking in its own way. Around East Butte Creek Trail you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is July. This is a trail
| | that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Now, this is roughly a 4-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Trekking here in the Blue Mountains is a great way to explore these summits. This is just one of a large number of hiking and backpacking trails in this neighborhood. This hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Being 27.4 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions | |
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and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. For the duration of the summer months highs here at East Butte Creek Trail reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold
winter nights at East Butte Creek Trail are in the 20's. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the great outdoors a bit, and East Butte Creek Trail in Columbia County, Washington is a tremendous place for getting
out. East Butte Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,023 feet which is higher than average. East Butte Creek Trail is a very long hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail nice for hard core backpackers looking
for adventure.
Briefly about the general area:
So much entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Mountains, not enough time. I don't want to stop, cause I'm havin' a pleasant time here at East Butte Creek Trail. Camping at Teepee Campground is always a good experience, and
if you come at the right time of year, Grande Ronde River offers some great whitewater.
Camping is available at Tepee Campground; a visit to East Butte Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Moolack Spring. A perfect place near East Butte Creek Trail is Box
Canyon; a short journey to Hatfield Spring is always worthwhile. Do set aside some time for Tallow Flat since you're here at East Butte Creek Trail; unsurprisingly Dickinson Creek flows through this vicinity.
This site, the Blue Mountains, has so much outdoors fun stuff. A pleasant trip to Ant Flat is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon; a quick spree to King Creek is positively a nice idea.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.1773, Longitude -117.7174
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 27.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 12.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 days
Total elevation difference: 3023 feet
Super 8 Walla Walla, Walla Walla
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40 miles away
The Super 8 in Walla Walla is located just off Hwy. 12 Exit Wilbur Ave. The property features 101 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Indoor Pool and Spa, Copy & Fax servic...
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Travelodge Walla Walla, Walla Walla
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42 miles away
The Walla Walla Travelodge is in a quiet Downtown location Closest accommodation to Whitman College It is only minutes to Walla Walla College & Walla Walla Community College the Fairgrounds Washington...
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near East Butte Creek Trail, Blue Mountains, Columbia County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near East Butte Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near East Butte Creek Trail:
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West Butte Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 2 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3127 feet elevation difference |
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Turkey Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 2 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 2735 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1798 feet elevation difference |
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Panjab Trail, Columbia County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2647 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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Rattlesnake Trail, Columbia County
County
, 5 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2988 feet elevation difference |
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Smooth Ridge Trail, Columbia County
County
, 7 miles away, 36.8 hiking miles, 5156 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near East Butte Creek Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 26 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 36 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 42 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) |
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| | Hotels Near East Butte Creek Trail:
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Super 8 Walla Walla, Walla Walla
, 40 miles away |
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Travelodge Walla Walla, Walla Walla
, 42 miles away |
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Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, Walla Walla
, 42 miles away |
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Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn, Walla Walla
, 42 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn Walla Walla, Walla Walla
, 43 miles away |
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42 miles away
