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OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA
OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA
Trails
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By Gwen Dildine
Trails
An intricate web of trails offer outdoor enthusiasts virtually countless opportunities to recreate in the Blue Mountains. A number of those trails are less than an hour and a half from downtown Walla Walla, meaning plenty of trails are accessible for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy remote hikes in the wilderness or perhaps a National Recreation Trail. Grab your favorite hiking shoes and start exploring.
A handful of short to moderate length trails treat users to unobstructed views of the Columbia Basin. From atop Badger
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This is about as local as it gets for outdoor activities. Located on the east side of town near Walla
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One of many trails that cluster around the Umatilla Forks Campground along the South Fork Umatilla River, the Buck Creek
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Challenge your fitness climbing over 2,000 feet from the South Fork Umatilla River or take the family for a relatively
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The Burnt Cabin Trail is a test of fitness and willpower. Although beautiful, the long, steep switchbacks make for an
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Once used for grazing and farming, this 276 acre park located along the Yakima River offers plenty of space for
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As one of the trails starting at the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail has it all. Stroll
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There is fun for everyone on this multi-use trail that has a lot to offer. Easy access, views, and steep
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Nestled in southeast Washington, Fields Spring State Park is truly a hidden gem. In the summer, enjoy hiking and biking
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If big views are your sole purpose for hiking, then this is the trail for you. The trail follows the
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The Harris Park Trail takes hikers on a sidehill extravaganza. On the trail, the added elevation above Harris Park shows
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The Jasper Mountain Reserve is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary in the Blue Mountains. Protecting over 300 acres of habitat,
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A local treasure, the Jubilee Lake area is a great place to escape valley heat and provide a change of
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The Lake Creek Trail sits on the southern edge of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. It provides access to the
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The Lick Creek Trail offers hikers the opportunity to gain access to the mountains relatively early in the spring. The
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Based on the name it shouldn’t surprise you that there was once a ferry that operated the crossing of the
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A place that provides shelter and safety, nourishment, and respite, the McNary National Wildlife Refuge provides that for all creatures
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The area is remote and wild. The vegetation is lush and up top the views are massive. Make your way
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Following the North Fork of the Touchet River and nestled between Chase Mountain and Middle Point Ridge, the Middle Point
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Situated just north of La Grande, Oregon, Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA) is an outdoor enthusiast playground. Encompassing 3,670 acres
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An instant favorite, the Nine Mile Ridge Trail shows off the Blue Mountains in stunning fashion. The trail enjoys dense
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If grand views and wildflowers sound like a great way to enjoy the day, the North Fork Umatilla River Trail
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The North Fork Walla Walla Trail is a jem located not far from town high in the Blue Mountains. The
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If you want to summit a mountain without having to climb it (or at least all of it), this hike
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Thanks to a group of local, engaged elementary students, Palouse Falls is the official state waterfall of Washington. Dropping roughly
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If a weekend in the forest near a creek and a few trails sounds appealing, then Panjab Campground is just
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Scenic adventure rides, check. Downhill jumpline, check. Technical decent, check. The PATRA trail system is open to foot and pedal
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Driving between Waitsburg and Dayton, Washington the Touchet River meanders from one side of the road to the other. The
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As the name suggests, this trail is one of the more difficult adventures. Users sidehill down a steep and loose
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Enjoy a steady climb through old growth forest and open meadows as you make your way toward a gem of
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Tucked deep into the forest on the edge of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, the Slick Ear Trail offers both a stunning
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Enjoy mountain biking year-round at Sno Road Winery MTB Trail System. These lowland trails offer a nice balance to their
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This beloved trail was once the favorite. In 2020, a massive flood washed out the road and sections of the
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This is a multi-use trail providing access to both the North Fork and South Fork Walla Walla Trails, giving you
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Mostly used by hunters and ATVs, this trail provides access to a great camping area and connects with the North
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The Tucannon Trail is remote. It is the end of the line by way of gravel forest service road and
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After years of living in the area, it is easy to get used to having the Columbia River just down
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This trail provides so much fun for so many users. Hiking and mountain biking are just a few ways people
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History and recreation collide at Wallula Gap. Walla Walla 2020, a local organization that compiles comprehensive historical research as part
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Close to town, great views on the drive to the trail, and a number of wineries along the way (for
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