Hike on the BMT:
Hale Springs Trail
Hale Springs Trail - Day hike
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the stats:
Recreation type: Day hike
Route type: Out and back
Mileage: 4.7 miles round trip
Duration: 1 day
Elevation gain/loss (gross): 2,355 feet
Active time hiking (estimated): 5 hours
Time of year: May to October
Physical difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Logistical difficulty: Easy access
Permits required: None
Planning links:
Trailhead access points: Dial Lane, Summerville - no trailhead - Google Maps link
Nearby town guide: La Grande
Local US Forest Service Office: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District (Baker City), 541-523-6391
Trail conditions:
Weather forecast at Anthony Lakes: National Weather Service
Trip description:
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maps and elevation profile:
Download:
Full guide with hiking map (3 pages, 3.2 mb)
Map only (1 page, 1.4 mb)
GPX map (23 kb)
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Before and After in La Grande
La Grande is small by comparison to many cities, but it is the largest town on the Blue Mountains Trail and the approximate midway point for thru-hikers. This was an important stop on the Oregon Trail. Visitors can see remnant wagon tracks at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Park. La Grande is a full service community, offering many options for lodging, shopping, and restaurants. The Press Room Cafe is a great place for morning coffee. Make sure to make an entry to the BMT register in the reading room. After that, stop by the Liberty Theater Cafe for a meal and a loaf of fresh bread to go. Finish your day with dinner at Side A brewing or the naturally fed soaking pools just south of town at Hot lake Lodge.
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