Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead
The Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead is a small minimally developed facility located across Mason Dam on the southeast side of Phillips Lake. The facility offers year-round access for mountain biking, hiking, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. It is the main eastern access point for the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610 and crosscountry ski trail #XC-1610.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
Area Amenities: | Parking |
Fees: | No fees or passes are required for this site. |
Open Season: | year-round |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. All of the lake shore trails are closed to motorized vehicle use. |
Closest Towns: | Baker City, Oregon (17 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Whitman Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for about 16.5 miles to the Black Mountain Road (also known as Forest Road 1145); This road junction is before the top of the hill; Turn left on Forest Road 1145 going about 0.5 miles and crossing Mason Dam; Once across the southern end of the dam, the trailhead parking area is on the left near an information board; The trail starts at this eastern access point near the lake.
Advisory: Forest Road 1145 is not plowed yet is still driveable most of the winter for high clearance vehicles with four-wheel drive or traction tires.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Access for south shoreline mountain bike trails #1610 and other area trails
Day Hiking
Access for south shoreline mountain bike trails #1610 and other area trails
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Access for south shoreline crosscountry ski trails #XC-1610 and others
Amenities
Parking: | Undeveloped parking area for 3-4 vehicles; adequate for trailers |
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