Tenderfoot Trailhead
Tenderfoot Trailhead is a rustic trailhead located next to the eastern side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness area. The facility is set in an open pine area and accesses the Tenderfoot Wagon Trail #1819. The large parking area will accommodate several trucks and trailers.
Please see this March 26, 2015 article in The Oregonian for more information.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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Area Amenities: | Parking |
Fees: | No fee required. |
Permit Info: | All visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a Wilderness Visitor Permit before entering the area. Only one permit is required per group. Permits are free and self issued at trailheads. |
Open Season: | June |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Eagle Cap Wildernes.
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Closest Towns: | Joseph, Oregon (24 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for about 10 miles to Salt Creek Summit; Continue on past Salt Creek Summit on Forest Road 39 for 3 miles to Forest Road 100; Turn right on Forest Road 100 and go 3 miles to the end of the road to the trailhead.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Amenities
Parking: | Large undesignated parking are for trucks and trailers |
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