Contact Info
88401 Hwy. 82
Enterprise, OR 97828
- Phone:
- 541-426-4978
Basics
- Length:
- 15.0 miles round trip
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 7 - 8 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 3680 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3680 feet to 5842 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2162 feet
- Usage:
- Light to moderate in summer and fall (horses and hikers)
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This trail follows the Little Minam River for most of the way. Dispersed camping sites are plentiful along this route and when you reach the Minam River. You will find some good fishing spots along the way and have opportunities for viewing wildlife, and observe the historic Horse Ranch. This trail is traveled quite a bit in the summer and fall as an access point to many other routes.
NW Forest Passes are required at the Moss Springs Trailhead.
The road driving into Moss Springs is very steep. There is parking at the trailhead. Outhouses, stock loading ramps and hitch rails are available. Water runs along most of the route for stock, but carrying your own drinking water is recommended. You will ride or hike along creeks and view some spectacular scenery.
Watch for bears in this area, especially in late August and September.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take State Highway No. 237 from Island City 12 miles to Cove. Take Forest Road No. 6220 from Cove (sign says Moss Springs Campground Trailhead) 8.2 miles. This road is very steep.
