Ridgetop Pond, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon

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     Ridgetop Pond is usually a relatively dried up place; throughout November this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Ridgetop Pond is great enough to spend more than a day at, Emigrant State Park is a great local campground, unsurprisingly you could also visit Nunamaker Pond if you're here; it's not far at all. Summertime highs at Ridgetop Pond mostly tend to be in the 80's; the nighttime is a little chillier of course, generally  
   in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Ridgetop Pond.
This lake is so wonderful. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Ridgetop Pond; Evans Trail is a brilliant local trail, and if you came to camp Grandview Campground is a nice place to do that. After a long day outdoors La Grande Travelodge is a splendid spot to spend a night or two, and if you come at the right time of year,
 
               Grande Ronde River offers some fine whitewater. All year is a good time in the Blue Mountains if you have a thing about the outdoors. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Butcher Knife Spring; probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Long Pond is just a very short distance away.
This lake is one of the great places here in the Blue Mountains. This lake is so wonderful. Don't leave Ridgetop Pond without first going for a hike along the Five Points Trail, and people from La Grande love to come here. Life's too short to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Blue Mountains. At Ridgetop Pond you can make out Owsley Hogback, and Rodeway Inn La Grande is a pleasant spot to get some rest.
Any time is a fine time at Ridgetop Pond if you fancy the outdoors. There's pleasant hiking along the Summit Mount Emily Trail, and there are some good whitewater spots on Grande Ronde River.

 
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Current weather conditions at Ridgetop Pond, Blue Mountains, Union County, Oregon
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Local climate location: MILTON FREEWATER 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.42028
Longitude: -118.2633

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These outdoors activities are available near Ridgetop Pond.
 Hotels Near Ridgetop Pond:
Rodeway Inn La Grande, La Grande, 12 miles away
La Grande Travelodge, La Grande, 14 miles away
Super 8 LaGrande, La Grande, 14 miles away
Americas Best Value Sandman Inn, La Grande, 14 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande, 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ridgetop Pond:
Grandview Campground, Union County, 12 miles away
Emigrant State Park, Meacham, 12 miles away
Elk Campground, Umatilla County, 14 miles away
South Fork Campground, Umatilla County, 14 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Ridgetop Pond:
Five Points Trail, Union County, 8 miles away
      5.7 hiking miles, 2090 feet elevation difference
Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County, 8 miles away
      6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference
Evans Trail, Union County, 8 miles away
      4.7 hiking miles, 1956 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Ridgetop Pond:
Spout Springs, Oregon, 22 miles away
      810 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon, 29 miles away
      900 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Ridgetop Pond:
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park)
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park)
Grande Ronde River, Union CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park)
 Lakes Near Ridgetop Pond:
Nunamaker Pond, Union CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Long Pond, Union CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Spout Springs has 2 double chair lifts, a 21 KM cross country trail system, night skiing (the entire area is lighted), and one of the states few free tubing hills. In the late 60's, Spout Springs was the Nordic training center for the United States Olympic team and the Norwegian jump team. Spout Springs flies the Olympic Flag for this distinction.
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Anthony Lakes
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We had a blast on this mountain on the Beach Day celebration, the staff was friendly as where the locals. They had the best barbeque, the lift lines where short, and the powder was great....
... offers powder, spectacular views, and Eastern Oregon serenity. Located at 7100 feet, Anthony Lakes boasts the highest base elevation in Oregon, generating an abundance of cool, dry snowfall. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Ski Anthony Lakes provides an exquisite getaway. Only 150 miles from the Tri-Cities area, Anthony Lakes is a beautiful scenic drive along I-84 and has been a snowrider?s dream destination for over 70 years.
Harboring the driest snow in the region, Ski Anthony Lakes is home to some of the finest, most accessible backcountry riding in the country. Backcountry enthusiasts can access 2000 acres of steeps, bowls, and glades via guided snowcat tours. Nordic skiers can enjoy 33km of both classic and skate groomed trails that are surrounded by Eastern Oregon beauty and serenity. The resort?s 21 runs are accessed via a triple chair that reaches 900 vertical feet. A handle tow and magic carpet are located at the base area accommodating all levels of skiers.
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