Contact Info
88401 Hwy. 82
Enterprise, OR 97828
- Phone:
- 541-426-4978
Basics
- Length:
- 9.7 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 7 - 8 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6450 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 6450 feet to 8650 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2200 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate use in summer and fall (horses and hikers)
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
Great views of Aneroid Mountain, East Peak, Wing Ridge, and Mt. Nebo unfold around each bend as one climbs into the headwaters of McCully Creek. There are opportunities to view wildlife, especially deer, elk and black bear. Wildflowers decorate the hillsides and meadows. After crossing McCully Creek and entering into McCully Basin the forest changes from a dense forest below to a more open subalpine forest on top. McCully Creek runs the entire length of the trail until you reach the basin. A special treat for hikers are the huckleberries that can be found along the trail.
Northwest Forest Passes are required at McCully Creek Trailhead. Self service fee station on site.
Trail conditions are unfavorable to stock use going over McCully Basin into Bonny Lakes. There is a stockloading ramp at the trailhead. Dispersed camping and grazing is available in several different locations. See Eagle Cap Wilderness Regulations. Vault toilet and hitchrails available.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Drive east 5.4 miles from Joseph, OR on State Highway No. 350. Turn right on Tucker Down Road (County Road 633). Drive south for approximately 4.6 miles, (1 mile past the Ferguson Ridge Ski Area turnoff). Turn right on FS Road 3920-012. The trailhead is approximately .5 mi.