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| | You'll have to go far from La Grande to get to Slick Ear Trail, but there's good natural prettiness right here for you along it. Backcountry backpacking in Washington is so much fun. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the wilderness trail, Slick Ear Trail in Columbia County, Washington is just the site. An average amount of rainfall falls at Slick Ear Trail; during November this region sees the most rain while July is typically the driest month. There are many great great outdoors hiking trails in Washington, and among these are Slick Ear Trail |
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in Columbia County. Washington is a glorious location for outdoors people. Every great outdoors hiking trail in Washington has something unique to offer. Summertime highs at Slick Ear Trail usually tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime
| | brings highs down to the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Slick Ear Trail temperatures fall to the 20's. Slick Ear Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,581 feet which is a higher than average number. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 3 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding region. Some parts of Slick Ear Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking | |
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trail, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Now this hiking and backpacking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Being 19.4 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry
trek. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This wilderness trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail perfect for hard core
backpackers looking for adventure. Backcountry trekking here in the Blue Mountains is a very good way to see these hills. Slick Ear Trail is a one trailhead trail, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry hike.
Briefly about the general area:
Stay the night at
Godman Campground, and Beaver Creek is close to Slick Ear Trail and is always a diversion to take a look at. That right there is loads of amusing things already but it goes on, the Blue Mountains has it all. Everybody loves Elk Flat, and a perfect location is Cougar Canyon.
You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Blue Mountains. A short visit to Dexter Spring is always worthwhile, and some close by water includes Beaver Creek. Burnt Flat is right here at Slick Ear Trail; Slick Ear Trail is a great place to
visit for more than one day, Bear Canyon Campground is a great place to camp nearby.
That right there is loads already, but it goes on; Slick Ear Trail has it all. There's whitewater on Grande Ronde River for all you thrill seekers, and Zuger Spring is an inspiring place to visit during your stay.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 45.9151, Longitude -117.7686
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 19.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 2581 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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Current weather conditions at Slick Ear 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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36 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Slick Ear Trail, Blue Mountains, Columbia County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Slick Ear Trail. |
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Dexter Ridge Trail, Columbia County
County
, 0 miles away, 23 hiking miles, 3441 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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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 Slick Ear 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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