Hurricane Creek XC Ski Trail #XC-8205
Hurricane Creek Cross Country Ski Trail (#XC-8205) is located in Hurricane Creek southwest of Joseph, Oregon. The trail is popular with cross country (XC) skiers and snowshoers. Extending 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) along the snow covered forest road, visitors can enjoy winter scenery of the canyon and adjacent creek. The trail is rated 'easy' to 'more difficult'.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
Fees: | No fees are required for this site. |
Open Season: | December |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Joseph, Oregon (4.2 miles) and Enterprise, Oregon (7 miles) |
Water: | None available |
Restroom: | None available in winter |
Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon heading south on Highway 82 turn right on Hurricane Creek Road/ South River Street. Follow Hurricane Cr. Road (approx. 7 miles), turning right off the pavement at Hurricane Creek Grange to stay on Hurricane Creek Rd. to the the National Forest boundary; There is a wide spot in the road here where you can park. Typically the county snow plows burm up the snow at this point.
From Joseph, Oregon heading south on Highway 82 turn right on East Wallowa Ave/ Airport Lane; On East Wallowa Ave/ Airport Road and go 2.1 miles to Hurricane Creek Road; At Hurricane Creek Grange, turn left and go 2.1 miles to the National Forest boundary; There is a wide spot in the road here where you can park. Typically the county snow plows burm up the snow at this point.