East Eagle Trailhead
The East Eagle Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Service road 7745 along East Eagle Creek. The trailhead is popular in the summer for day and extended trips into the southern Wallowa Mountains and Eagle Cap Wilderness, and in the fall for big game hunting. Visitors have two options for accessing trails in this area. They can park at the end of road at the East Eagle Trailhead with primary access to the East Eagle Creek Trail #1910, or they can park lower down at the Little Kettle Creek Trailhead which better accommodates trucks and stock trailers. The Little Kettle Creek Trailhead is the main access for Trail #1945 Kettle Creek.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
Area Amenities: | Toilets, 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 and there is no fee for the permits. Registration and Permit boxes are located at each trailhead near the information board. The permits are self-issued. |
Open Season: | June |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | Late July - Early September |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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Closest Towns: | Richland, Oregon (30 miles) and Baker City, Oregon (47 miles) |
Water: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | For trailhead access or facilities info, Pine or Whitman Ranger District. For trail info, Wallowa Mountains Office. |
General Information
Directions:From Richland, Oregon head west on Highway 86 back towards Baker City for about 0.5 miles to the New Bridge County Road; Turn right on the New Bridge Road along Eagle Creek (road becomes Eagle Creek Road and Forest Road 7735) for about 13.5 miles (and going past Eagle Forks Campground) to Forest Road 7720; Turn slight right on Forest Road 7720 and go about 1.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 on go 10 miles to Forest Road 7745 (East Eagle Creek); Turn right Forest Road 7745 and go 6.2 miles. The East Eagle Trailhead is located at the end of the 7745 road, and has a smaller parking area for cars.
From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for about 1 mile to Highway 86 going towards Hells Canyon; Turn right onto Highway 86 and travel about 23 miles to Sparta Road; Turn left onto Sparta Road (also known as County Road 852) and go 5 miles to County Road 891 going toward Forshey Meadows; Turn left on County Road 891 and go about 5.5 miles (road becomes Forest Road 70) to Forest Road 7015; Turn right on Forest Road 7015 and go about 5 miles crossing over Eagle Creek at bridge; After crossing over bridge turn left on Forest Road 77; On Forest Road 77 go about 2.6 miles to Forest Road 7745 (East Eagle Creek); Turn right Forest Road 7745 and go 6.2 miles. The East Eagle Trailhead is located at the end of the 7745 road, and has a smaller parking area for cars.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Amenities
Parking: | Limited SUV and small truck parking |
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Toilets: | none- use Little Kettle Creek TH facility |