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West Eagle Creek - No. 1934,1922

Contact Info
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
88401 Hwy. 82
Enterprise, OR 97828

Phone:
541-426-4978
Basics
Length:
35.2 mile loop
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
Multi-Day
Trailhead Elevation:
5318 feet
Elevation Range:
5318 feet to 8500 feet
Elevation Change:
3182 feet
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Summer to Fall

Description

The West Eagle trail provides access to Echo, Traverse, Diamond and Tombstone lakes as well as a beautiful trip along the Minam River. You can also access many other destinations in the wilderness from this trail. Fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities abound as you travel through diverse landscapes of meadows, lakes, and mountains.

NW Forest Passes are required at West Eagle Trailhead.

This trail crosses West Eagle Creek twice in the first 2 1/2 miles. This creek crossing can be difficult in the spring and early summer when runoff is high. Be prepared for variations in trail terrain. There are many switchbacks and stream crossings on this trail before reaching Wonker Pass. After descending to the Minam River and hiking along the river for about 4 1/2 miles, you will begin the return trip, via Elk Creek (trail # 1944). You will have more switchbacks to Diamond Lake and Tombstone Lake, before reaching another pass, then decending to the trailhead. There are many opportunities for camping along the trail. There is parking at the trailhead. Outhouse toilets, stock loading ramps, hitch rails and picnic tables are also available at the trailhead. There is plenty of water along the route, but carrying drinking water is recommended.

Details

Length:
35.2 mile loop
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
Multi-Day
Trailhead Elevation:
5318
Elevation Range:
5318 feet to 8500
Elevation Change:
3182
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Summer to Fall

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From La Grande, take State Highway No. 203 to Union, travel approximately 14 miles to Forest Road No. 77. Follow Forest Road No. 77 approximately 15.5 miles to West Eagle Meadows. West Eagle Trailhead is located here.


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