Contact Info
3285 11th St.
PO Box 947
Baker City, OR 97814
- Phone:
- 541-523-4476
Basics
- Length:
- 2.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 1 - 2 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5800 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 5800 feet to 6552 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 752 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
The trail is the continuation of Forest Road No. 6460. Four-wheel drive vehicles are required on the last three miles before reaching the trailhead at the forest boundary.
From the forest boundary the old road climbs a steep, rocky slope (not recommended for motor vehicle use) in the last mile before the reservoir. The steep trail continues for 0.8 miles beyond the reservoir.
Pine Creek reservoir lies in a deep basin rimmed by nearly vertical slopes, between Rock Creek Butte (9,105') and Elkhorn Peak (8,931'). Open and wooded camp-sites can be found along the western shore or in the remainder of the basin. In the fall, the aspen, dogwood, and larch display a symphony of golden patches on the ridges and ravines of lower Pine Creek.
Restrictions: From the forest boundary to the reservoir-None. From the reservoir to the end-Closed to all motor vehicles.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Baker City, head west on Pocahontas Road. Follow the "Pine Creek" road signs to Forest Road #6460 (9 miles from Baker City). Go to the forest boundary (3 miles).
