Biking
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is a 'hub' in northeast Oregon, radiating hundreds of miles of mountain trails and forest roads for mountain bikers, and many miles of scenic byways and other paved roads for road cyclists.
To make your trail ride or road trip more enjoyable, you may also want to check out the Ride Oregon list of bike friendly businesses in the local communities in NE Oregon.
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Dean Creek Trailhead
The Dean Creek Trailhead is a small facility located on the south side of Phillips Lake. It one of several trailheads or areas available to access the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, and…
Eagle Forks Trailhead
The Eagle Forks Trailhead is located near the Eagle Forks Campground where East Eagle and Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek meet. Parking for the small trailhead is limited in a widened area just before…
Marble Pass Trailhead
The Marble Pass Trailhead is located on the southern end of the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City. The small site is very rustic with limited…
Mason Dam Boat Launch
The Mason Dam Boat Launch is located on the east end of Phillips Lake off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7). Surrounded by an open ponderosa pine forest, the site is popular…
Millers Lane Campground
Situated on the south shore of Phillips Lake, the Millers Lane Campground is the smallest of 3 campgrounds near the lake. Set in an open ponderosa pine forest, this warm site is popular for fishing,…
Mowich Loop Picnic Area
Located in an open meadow along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, this small picnic area is popular for travelers needing a 'stretch and walk around' stop on their journey. From the parking area visitors can…
Social Security Point Trailhead
The Social Security Point Trailhead is located in an open ponderosa pine forest above the northern shore of Phillips Lake. Although the area is used by many visitors, it is also a trailhead for…
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…
Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
The Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin recreation area is located south of the Anthony Lakes Highway (Forest Road 73) to the Monument Rock Wilderness area. It includes all of the developed…
Southwest Shore Campground
Southwest Shore Campground is one of 3 campgrounds located around Phillips Lake. This campground usually opens up first in the Spring and has a warm open pine tree setting. Due to fluctuating water…