Biking
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is a 'hub' in northeast Oregon, radiating hundreds of miles of mountain trails and forest roads for mountain bikers, and many miles of scenic byways and other paved roads for road cyclists.
To make your trail ride or road trip more enjoyable, you may also want to check out the Ride Oregon list of bike friendly businesses in the local communities in NE Oregon.
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Dean Creek Trailhead
The Dean Creek Trailhead is a small facility located on the south side of Phillips Lake. It one of several trailheads or areas available to access the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, and…
Eagle Forks Trailhead
Site Open
The Eagle Forks Trailhead is located near the Eagle Forks Campground where East Eagle and Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek meet. Parking for the small trailhead is limited in a widened area just before…
Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
The Elkhorn Crest Trail (#1611) was established as a National Recreation Trail in 1979. It is the highest trail in the Blue Mountains and runs along the Elkhorn Mountain ridgeline across sub-alpine…
Marble Pass Trailhead
Site Open
The Marble Pass Trailhead is located on the southern end of the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City. The small site is very rustic with limited…
Mason Dam Boat Launch
Site Open
The Mason Dam Boat Launch is located on the east end of Phillips Lake off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7). Surrounded by an open ponderosa pine forest, the site is popular…
Millers Lane Campground
Site Open
Situated on the south shore of Phillips Lake, the Millers Lane Campground is the smallest of 3 campgrounds near the lake. Set in an open ponderosa pine forest, this warm site is popular for fishing,…
Mowich Loop Picnic Area
Site Open
Located in an open meadow along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, this small picnic area is popular for travelers needing a 'stretch and walk around' stop on their journey. From the parking area visitors can…
Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
The Phillips Lake North Shore trail traverses the northern banks of Phillips Reservoir connecting Mason Dam Boat Launch, Union Creek Campground, Social Security Point, Mowich Loop to a western access…
Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
The Phillips Lake South Shoreline trail begins on the south side of Mason Dam and ends near Southwest Shore Campground. The trail traverses the southernly banks of the lake (actually a reservoir)…
Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
There are several dual purpose summer and winter trails located south of Phillips Lake that offer a variety of recreation opportunities. In the winter these trails are open for cross country (XC)…