wallowa lake trailhead

The Wallowa Lake Trailhead is at the end of Hwy 82, just 7 miles south of Joseph, Oregon. This is where you'll find the main local trailhead into Oregon's Largest Wilderness, The Eagle Cap. If you thought this area was beautiful from the outside, entering the wilderness will simply blow you away!

The Eagle Cap is a true National Treasure, one that still affords unparalleled peace and quiet; a rare quality in today's world.

The Chief Joseph Trail, the Aneroid Lake (East Fork) Trail, and the West Fork Trail are the three main paths into wilderness from the Wallowa Lake area. Three other popular trails, Chief Joseph,  BC Falls and Ice Lake branch from the West Fork Trail. Each provides the opportunity to day hike, trail run, horseback or backpack to one's own ability. Easily reached vistas, wildflowers, and stunning mountain views are readily available for the casual hiker from this busy trailhead.

The 'Little Alps' state day-use area is adjacent with restrooms and picnic tables to provide a shady resting area before or after your hike.

The trailhead includes a large turn-around with plenty of parking and a horse ramp and tying posts for stock.

This is one of the few trailheads that does not require a NW park pass for parking as it is at the end of Hwy 82. You'll still need to fill out a wilderness permit (free)- those are self-issue and are found at all the trailheads.

Download a home-printable pdf map of this area

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Contact

541-432-2391

59782 Wallowa Lake Highway,
Joseph, OR 97846

Office check in at:

84681 Ponderosa Lane
Joseph Or 97846

Rate Legend

RED = Prime Season: Memorial Day weekend - Sep 7th 
4 Night Minimum Stay for all Weekends in July & August, 3 Nights on Mid-Week, Memorial Day, June and Labor Day Weekends.
We also do 2 to 3 Night Fill-Ins if Possible.
e.g: If you find a 2 or 3 night slot open (see individual cabin pages for calendar), you can book it providing you take all those open nights (you will only be charged for those nights).1 night stays if accedted will be Prime season rate plus $15 per bed, short term cleaning fee to be added on 1 night stays.

BLUE = Mid Season: May1-22, Sept 8-Oct 6, Thanksgiving, Dec 23 - Jan 3
3 Night Minimum Stay for all Weekends. 2 night Minimum on Mid-week.
3 Nights for Thanksgiving (Thurs-Sun), Christmas (12/23-1/3).
We also do 2 Night Fill-Ins if Possible.
All 1 night stays are prime season rates if accepted.

GREEN = Low Season: Jan, Feb, March, April, Oct 7-31, Nov, Dec
(excludes 11/27 ~ 11/30 & 12/23 ~ 1/3)
2 Night Minimum Stay for All weekends & Off site cabins. All 1 night stays are prime season rates if accepted.

 

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