Horse Creek Overlook
Horse Creek Overlook is small interpretive viewpoint on the road going to Hat Point. The display panel tells about the rock monuments built by sheep herders to mark their grazing boundaries.
At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Parking |
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Fees: | No fees are required for this site. |
Open Season: | June |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Enterprise, Oregon (47 miles); Imnaha, Oregon (11 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon travel south 6 miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon.
In Imnaha travel about 11 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to the site which is on the left side of the road.
ADVISORY: Forest Road 2640 is a very steep, narrow winding gravel road. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are advised to use caution when traveling the lower sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.
Activities
Viewing Scenery
Interpretive Areas
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | Historic grazing practices in the area |
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Parking: | Large roadside parking area |