Lostine is a small farm town in the wallowa valley of oregon. With several peaks reaching nearly 10,000 feet, this mountain range is one for the bucket list. Backpacking in the wallowas lakes basin i heart pacific. Spectacular views of north minam meadows and some of the lakes and peaks in the minam and lostine drainages.
You can tour the lakes, head up the eagle cap, or take one of several passes to hike the west fork lostine, east eagle creek, hurricane creek, or even the west fork wallowa or the. Shop for washington and oregon hiking guidebooks at rei free u. Our trip takes place on the northern side of the wallowa mountains on the west lostine river loop. If youre looking for the best trails around wallowa lake state park or catherine creek state park, weve got you covered.
Last mile is fairly steep but with many spots to stop if needed. Nov 22, 2016 great hikes near union, wallowa and lostine. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. The rugged wallowa granite mountains are a unique backdrop to expansive wilderness landscapes one may not. Great for hiking up lostine river canyon, other hiking trails, riding the eagle cap excursion train, pedaling the joseph branch rail riders, rafting the river or enjoying wallowa lake which is also close by. The complete guide to more than 490 hikes moon outdoors. Great hikes near union, wallowa and lostine the wallowa mountains arent called oregon s little switzerland for nothing. Mirror lake via the lostine river trail shareoregon. The smallest of the four towns with a population of just a few hundred, lostine provides a great mix of old and new with its historic buildings and businesses meshing with new establishments that bring the town into the 21st century. Our trip takes place on the northern side of the wallowa mountains on the west lostine. Lostine area historical earthquake activity is below oregon state average.
We loved the guide book of hiking trails, the beautiful kitchen and the hot tub and spacious indoor tub. It was exactly what we hoped for and was a perfect stay for a fall weekend in the wallowas. Wilderness revery on top of eagle cap kingfisher journey. From a lifetime of hiking in the west, he drew strength to speak up not just for the environment, but for justice, civil rights, peace over war, and for all that makes this country great. Nearby is the lostine river, a tributary of the wallowa river, east of the wallowa mountains of northeastern oregon according to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 0.
Packed with useful information, moon oregon hiking covers a wide selection of hiking trails that will not only inspire a wonderful walk on the wild side, but will also provide an appreciative understanding of the unique landscape that is oregon. Maxwell lake trail is a hiking trail near lostine, oregon, united states description. The location was perfect for me about a minute from the lostine river road hiking mecca and a short drive from enterprise and joseph. Wood and leather stools, custom sconces, turned wood lamps and lostine. If youre out for a day hike, settle for a view of the cliffedged peak from the lostine meadows or mirror lake. The lodge is located just steps from the wild minam river, accessible only by an 8. Lostine real estate lostine or homes for sale zillow. A range of white sawtooth crags looms above the wildflower meadows where minam lake spills into the west lostine river. The lostine river is located in northeast oregon on the wallowawhitman national forest. While eastern oregon is known for its open drypine forests, this forest is naturally dense and moist.
Approximately 15 minutes from the trailhead you will cross a log bridge to the west side right side of the east fork of lostine river. His other books include hiking oregons history, listening for coyote, a deeper wild, exploring oregons wild areas, and several titles in his popular series of 100 hikes guidebooks. Lostine lies along oregon route 82 about halfway between wallowa and enterprise. Obviously, this trail takes you into the lakes basin. Mirror lake via the east lostine river trail outdoor project. Up to here the trail is a dirt trail very easy kind of dusty. A hiking guide by chandra legue is a guidebook with a purpose. Choose your journey check out upcoming events, feature stories on the lodge and more. I have even seen horses on this trail although the gravel near the top is a little scary. Wallowa mountains backpack i heart pacific northwest. The upper lostine river valley looks like this on july 4th weekend. His other books include hiking oregon s history, listening for coyote, a deeper wild, exploring oregon s wild areas, and several titles in his popular series of 100 hikes guidebooks. Join us as we backpack in one of oregon s bestkept hiking secrets, the eagle cap wilderness, an area located in the wallowa mountains of northeastern oregon in the heart of the wallowawhitman national forest. Eagle cap wilderness, wallowa mountains, eastern oregon distance to mirror lake.
Hiking oregon s eagle cap wilderness 3rd ed by fred barstad falcon guides 2014 see the excellent trail section details for west fork lostine, copper creek, north minam river, bowman trail, and chimney lake. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal. Id done the same trip four years ago when i was working on my second hiking book, i heart oregon s seven wonders. Heart of the wallowas by irene barklow an interesting and comprehensive history of the town and its environs with lots of photographs. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 0. Nov 29, 2007 spectacular views of north minam meadows and some of the lakes and peaks in the minam and lostine drainages. Because of its 7,600foot elevation, plan for a midjuly to early august hike.
Hiking is a potentially risky activity, and the entire risk for users of this forum is assumed by the user, and in no event shall trailkeepers of oregon be liable for any injury or damages suffered as a result of relying on content in this forum. When i am not in the office, i enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, cooking, hiking, reading and traveling. I also enjoy my involvement in the lostine presbyterian church, promise investors, and the oregon association of tax consultants, where i serve as vicepresident in charge of continuing education at the local level, and state secretary. East lostine to eagle cap hike hiking in portland, oregon.
Snow was only an issue near the end of the climb that enters the long flat valley. Originating from minam lake in the eagle cap wilderness, the river flows through a glaciated, ushaped valley and is surrounded by mountain meadows and high mountain peaks. The lostine river sits inside of lostine, perfect if your pup loves the water. Youll find information on hundreds of dog friendly hiking trails in lostine here. Best nature trips trails near lostine, oregon alltrails. This is a free, private forum and opinions posted by its members do not necessarily reflect those of trailkeepers of oregon. Lostine is a city in wallowa county, oregon, united states. Beautiful hike with views of adjacent mountain, lostine river, wild flowers and more. Note that group size is limited to 12 on trails and 6 in camps. Join us as we backpack in one of oregons bestkept hiking secrets, the eagle cap wilderness, an area located in the wallowa mountains of northeastern oregon in the heart of the wallowawhitman national forest. Sullivan is the author of eight books about the oregon country, with more than 150,000 copies in print.
To get to bowman trail 1651, drive 14 miles south of the town of lostine, on lostine river road. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Hill provides lists that appeal to a variety of hikers interests, such as best beach and coastal. Imus geographics wallowa mountains, eagle cap wilderness, oregon. From the coast of oregon to the college town of eugene, florence oregon s dune buggies to tillamooks cheese, bend oregon s beautiful mountain views or portlands amazing arts and food cart scene. The wallowa mountains arent called oregons little switzerland for nothing. Serious hikes, spectacular scenery put the wow in wallowa. Listening to the creek at night was very soothing and the location is perfect close to hiking and lake activities. In haines, or, at the intersection of front st state route 30 and fourth at the anthony lakes sign, turn onto fourth and go 23. They crisscross remote, snowtopped mountains, and dip through lush valleys. Lostine, oregon is a scenic farming town nestled between wallowa and enterprise in the wallowa valley, with the majestic wallowa mountain range serving as an enchanting backdrop. The switchbacks are pretty nice the first 3 miles roughly. Backpack eagle cap wilderness oregon sierra club outings. Shady campground is a small rustic campground located along the wild and scenic lostine river.
This image is taken offtrail from a granite bump that rises about 400 ft above the valley. The vast eagle cap wilderness contains a substantial network of trails. Maxwell lake trail hiking trail near lostine, oregon. It quickly ascends on switchbacks from the trailhead, though your climbing will be mostly moderate. The wallowa mountains arent called oregon s little switzerland for nothing. This trail goes from the two pan trailhead to mirror lake through a long valley along the east fork of the lostine river. Perfect location to the the lake and amazing hiking great place to stay when visiting joseph, oregon. While many multiday trips in this area may seem overwhelming to the beginning backpacker, the relatively short trail to mirror lake via the two pan trailhead is an excellent sample to what this area has to offer. Those with the time, inclination and fitness will revel in the beauty of these and other nearby hikes. Justice william orville douglas and his dog rest on a log near his lostine, oregon, cabin. Take a hike through the eagle cap wilderness with your furry pal. Dog friendly hiking trails in lostine, or bringfido. The smallest of the four towns with a population of just a few hundred, lostine provides a great mix of old and new with its historic buildings and businesses meshing with new establishments that bring the town into the 21st. Lostine river valley eagle cap wallowas oregon hikers.
There are no veterinarians in lostine, but there are three that your pup can visit innearby enterprise. The wallowa mountains are located in eastern oregon, and. This earth dike is only 15 feet tall, but it sufficed to send the lake spilling north instead of south. Then in 2004, the year the mountaineers books published 100 classic hikes in oregon by douglas lorain, my eyes hit the brakes when i read this sentence in lorains introduction to hikes in. Zillow has 10 homes for sale in lostine or matching.
Minam lake used to be the headwaters of the minam river, not the lostine. Mar 20, 2000 a finalist for the oregon book award, william l. The grades will mellow, and youll be able to enjoy a gentle but steady climb from there. The complete guide to more than 490 hikes moon outdoors hill, sean patrick on. Tents must be at least 100 feet from lakeshores, grazing horses must be at least 200 feet from lakes, and campfires are banned within a quarter mile of mirror lake. Minam river lodge, lostine, oregon, united states resort. Nestled in a shady cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the lostine canyon and eagle cap wilderness.
With a little over 200 people residing in this charming little hamlet, the acres and acres of farmland are truly a relaxing escape. Whether you are planning a day hike or an extended backpacking trip, youll find trails suited to every ability and interest in oregon s eagle cap. Wallowas eagle cap copper creek swamp lake lostine. Official site for lostine furniture, lighting and home accessories shop the best selection of lostine home decor, furniture, lighting and kitchen goods. To continue up to eagle cap, follow the signs turn right at the end of east lostine trail junction and go less than 0. The trail does much of the climbing in the first 2 miles and then flattens out as you leave the dense forest and enter a sparsely wooded valley at about 72007300. The scene is just pretty enough to help you forget the long, steep, dusty trail youve just hiked from the heavily used two pan trailhead. Mirror lake via the lostine river trail the vast and wild eagle cap wilderness offers up an abundance of trails. We hiked in about four miles and spent the first night camped in the meadows. Chimney lake is found in a special part of northeastern oregon s wallowa mountains that locals refer to as gods country.
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