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Granite Destination Guide
Touring Granite in United States
Granite in the region of Oregon with its 38 citizens is a city located in United States - some 2,144 mi or ( 3451 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Granite is now 06:43 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Boise, Baker City, Burns, Cabell City, and Greenhorn. Being here already, consider visiting Boise . Check out our recommendations for Granite ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Crawfish Lake (Grant County, Oregon)
Crawfish Lake is a glacial lake located in the Elkhorn Mountain Range in the Blue Mountains of Northeastern Oregon. It is situated between the cities of North Powder and Granite, about 1.5 aerial miles south west of Hoffer Lakes. It is not accessible by any kind of motor vehicle. However, there is a popular hiking trail that leads to the lake.
Located at 44.94 -118.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area
The Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area is a high-elevation scenic area in the northeast portion of the Malheur National Forest. It provides vistas of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, the Middle and North Fork drainages of the John Day River, and the peaks of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness to the south. Many species of alpine wildflower found west of the Rocky Mountains grow in the area. Big game species and upland game birds are common.
Located at 44.73 -118.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Whitney, Oregon
Whitney is an unincorporated community, also considered a ghost town, located in Baker County, Oregon, United States, on Oregon Route 7 southwest of Sumpter. It is on the North Fork Burnt River, near the Blue Mountains and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Whitney was named for a pioneer in the county, C.H. Whitney. The community of Whitney had a post office from 1901-1943. Founded as a logging town and platted in 1900, Whitney was the primary station on the narrow gauge Sumpter Valley Railway.
Located at 44.66 -118.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Anthony Lakes (Oregon)
Anthony Lakes (also North Powder Lakes) are a group of about 15 lakes and marshes in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon, U.S. The group contains Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Floodwater Flats, Anthony Lake, Lilypad Lake, Hoffer Lakes, and several unnamed marshes and shallow lakes.
Located at 44.96 -118.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Anthony Lakes (ski area)
Anthony Lakes is a ski area located in eastern Oregon, near the cities of La Grande, and Baker City. The resort has one triple chairlift, and a vertical drop of 900 ft (274 m). The summit elevation is 8000 ft (2438 m) above sea level, and the terrain is mostly of an intermediate and expert level. The resort also offers Snowcat skiing on nearby peaks, and includes a boardercross course as well. Anthony Lakes is located in OregonAnthony LakesAnthony Lakes Anthony Lakes (Oregon)
Located at 44.96 -118.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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