- Elevation
- 1,221 m
- Tallest summit within 23.6 miles
- Rock Creek Butte2,775.5 m · 16.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Elkhorn Drive3.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 45.0499, -118.0769
Pilcher Creek Recreation Area is a park in Oregon, at a recorded 1,221 m. Rock Creek Butte stands 2,776 m to the south, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Elkhorn Wildlife Area, a park 1.6 miles away. Elkhorn Drive passes 3.5 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1221 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.6 miles of Pilcher Creek Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Butte | S 185° | 2,775.5 m | 16.2 mi |
| Elkhorn Peak | S 180° | 2,722.2 m | 16.6 mi |
| Red Mountain | SSW 202° | 2,721.3 m | 12.3 mi |
| Twin Mountain | SSW 207° | 2,712 m | 9.4 mi |
| Van Patten Butte | SW 222° | 2,660.6 m | 9.3 mi |
| Angell Peak | SW 225° | 2,635.3 m | 10.6 mi |
| Lees Peak | SW 227° | 2,629.2 m | 10.8 mi |
| Mount Ruth | SW 215° | 2,603 m | 13.2 mi |
- 3.5 mi off the Elkhorn Drive
- 12.4 mi off the Grande Tour
- 17.5 mi off the Blue Mountain
- 19.5 mi off the Hells CanyonNational
Overlooks nearby
- Baker Valley Overlook · 6 mi
- Foothill Road Viewpoint · 15 mi
- Mason Dam Viewpoint · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Gorham Butte: 4.2 mi
- High Mountain: 4.3 mi
- Antelope Peak: 5.4 mi
- Shaw Mountain: 5.5 mi
- Bulger Hill: 6.7 mi
Parks: 24
- Elkhorn Wildlife Area: 1.6 mi
- Dorion Historical Marker: 9.3 mi
- Haines City Park: 11.8 mi
- Thief Valley County Park: 14.3 mi
- Union City Park: 15.1 mi
Historic sites: 7
- 45th Parallel: 9.0 mi
- E&E Stampmill: 16.4 mi
- Old La Grande Highschool marker: 18.9 mi
- Union Pacific La Grande Engine Shops: 19.5 mi
- Grande Ronde RIver Dam: 20.2 mi
Museums: 6
- Eastern Oregon Museum: 11.6 mi
- Little White Church: 15.0 mi
- Union County Museum: 15.0 mi
- Adler House Museum: 22.2 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum: 22.3 mi
Rest areas: 4
Cliffs: 2
- Rocky Point: 6.9 mi
- Devils Slide: 20.2 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Marble Creek Picnic Area: 17.9 mi
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area: 24.8 mi
Attractions: 2
- Union County Fairgrounds: 20.5 mi
- Baker County Fairgrounds: 22.1 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- Catherine Creek State Park: 17.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- La Grande Community Garden: 18.6 mi
Artworks: 1
- Salt Lick: 22.5 mi
Springs: 1
- Marlin Spring: 23.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 18:26 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 05:06 | 19:58 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 06:40 | 18:13 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 15:25 | 16:14 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 33 | 36 | 42 | 47 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 69 | 60 | 49 | 39 | 32 |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Union, 15 mi away.
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