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| | Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Packer Trail in Garfield County, Washington is just the location. Washington has lots of outdoors pursuits. You'll have got to go far from La Grande to get to Packer Trail, but there's pleasant natural loveliness awaiting you here along it. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is a long trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Here in the fine state of Washington backpacking never gets boring. Of course, this is an overnight |
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hike, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Packer Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,776 feet, and that is higher than average. Being 14.2 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. Packer Trail goes through some very different elevations,
| | so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. High temperatures at Packer Trail all through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Packer Trail temperatures sink to the 20's. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding region. Packer Trail is pretty dried up usually; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months | |
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is July. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The length of this backpacking and hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking
for a glorious challenge. The beautiful backpacking and hiking trails of the Blue Mountains are a tremendous way to explore these summits. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. Every single Washington backcountry hiking trail is well worth a
backcountry walk. There are so many fine backcountry hiking trails for backpacking in Washington; one of them being Packer Trail in Garfield County.
Briefly about the general area:
You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors entertaining things the area in the neighborhood
of Packer Trail has to offer. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Grande Ronde River, and don't leave Packer Trail without first paying a visit to Pistol Spring. If you came for an overnight stay Misery Spring Campground is a pleasant site to camp, and a fine place to stop at is
Slide Canyon.
Man, is there a load of enjoyable stuff to do in the Blue Mountains. Moore Flat is a nice spot to stretch your legs a bit. A pleasant tour to Moore Flat is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, and why not camp at Spruce Spring Campground while you're here at
Packer Trail. Cherry Creek is a good spot to go to, and a tour to Mud Spring will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings.
You truly must like the Blue Mountains. If you come at the right time of year, Grande Ronde River offers some nice whitewater, and why not a little side tour to Melton Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.0221, Longitude -117.5493
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 14.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2776 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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35 miles away
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Best Western Rivertree Inn, Clarkston
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41 miles away
Stay at this Clarkston hotel and experience an exceptional staff and comfortable accommodations near Washington State's key area attractions and business locations. Located at the Gateway to Hell's C...
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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 Packer Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Packer Trail, Blue Mountains, Garfield County, Washington
Local climate location: POMEROY 19 miles away
       
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Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center, Clarkston
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42 miles away
The Quality Inn and Suites features a restaurant on premise with free full hot breakfast each morning for each registered adult. All rooms are newly renovated and come with a microwave, refrigerator, ...
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Guesthouse Lewiston, Lewiston
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44 miles away
Located in Downtown District with a wonderful flare of Historic Tasteful Lewiston. Surrounded by shopping, restaurants, and night life. Greenbelt and Snake River behind hotel or rollerblading, biking,...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Packer Trail, Blue Mountains, Garfield County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Packer Trail. |
| | Trails Near Packer Trail:
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Melton Creek Trail, Garfield County
County
, 4 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 4283 feet elevation difference |
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Smooth Ridge Trail, Columbia County
County
, 4 miles away, 36.8 hiking miles, 5156 feet elevation difference |
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Crooked Creek Trail, Garfield County
County
, 4 miles away, 21.4 hiking miles, 4731 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Misery Trail, Columbia County
County
, 6 miles away, 22.8 hiking miles, 969 feet elevation difference |
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Low Saddle Trail, Asotin County
County
, 6 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1856 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Garfield County
County
, 7 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 2461 feet elevation difference |
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July Ridge Trail, Garfield County
County
, 7 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 2063 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Packer Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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| | Hotels Near Packer Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 35 miles away |
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Best Western Rivertree Inn, Clarkston
, 41 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center, Clarkston
, 42 miles away |
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Guesthouse Lewiston, Lewiston
, 44 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pullman, Wa, Pullman
, 44 miles away |
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