Contact Info
88401 Hwy. 82
Enterprise, OR 97828
- Phone:
- 541-426-4978
Basics
- Length:
- 27.7 miles round trip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- Multi-Day
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 2900 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2900 feet to 7500 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 4600 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate to extra heavy in summer and fall
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
The trail is well signed at the trailhead, boundary and all junctions. There are fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities along the Minam River. The trail is forested and you will see many old ponderosa pines. The route follows the meandering of the Minam River.
NW Forest Passes are not required at this trailhead. From this trailhead you will have to ford the Minam River. There is private land on both sides of the trail and river so you will need to stay on the trail until you reach the wilderness boundary. Ford the river only at designated locations. The walk along Sheep Ridge Trail #1672 can be dry, especially in late summer and fall. Be sure to carry water for this stretch.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take State Highway No. 82 from LaGrande. A dirt road takes off from Highway No. 82 just before the highway reaches the valley floor, approximately 1.5 miles S.W. from the railroad tracks. This dirt road is not regularly maintained, RV's and passenger cars are not recommended.
