Contact Info
201 East Second Street
Joseph, OR 97846
- Phone:
- 541-426-5546
- Phone:
- 541-426-4978
Basics
- Category:
- Federal Entity
Description
The Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center and Offices is the headquarters for the Eagle Cap Ranger District, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and Wallowa Valley Ranger District. It is located on the north end of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Access to this area includes State Highway 82 east of La Grande, Oregon and State Highway 3 (south of Lewiston, Idaho).The north end has over 175 miles of designated snowmobile trails and approximately 20 miles of designated cross-country ski trails. The majority of the groomed trails are centered out of Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park with one of the main snowmobile routes (FS Rd 39) connecting to Pine Ranger District (south end of Wallowa-Whitman National Forest). This area also offers a recreation rental cabin and open forest suitable for sledding, snowshoeing, and other winter recreation activities.