Horse Riding and Camping
"Out the front door into the backcountry" is one of the 4 cornerstones defining the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest's recreation niche. Whether visitors are hunting big game, viewing wildlife and scenery, or just heading to a wilderness camping spot this remote, rugged area has hundreds of riding trails to explore.
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Chico Trailhead
A hitch rail, and loading ramp are provided. Located near the popular Sled Springs OHV trails.
Clear Creek Trailhead
The Clear Creek trailhead is a small rustic facility located on the southern side of the Wallowa Mountains. It is popular for hikers and stock riders going to the Clear Creek Reservoir and other…
Cold Springs Trailhead
The Cold Springs Trailhead accesses the north end of the Boise Trail (#101). Located on the ridgeline and at the northern boundary of the Hells Canyon Wilderness this primitive trailhead has a small…
Cornucopia Trailhead
The trailhead at Cornucopia gives you access to the East Fork Trail #1865 as well as the Pine Lakes Trail #1880. Located on the south side of the Wallowa Mountains, Cornucopia offers you history as…
Cougar Ridge Trailhead
The trail is well signed at the trailhead, boundary and all junctions. This site provides access to Cougar Ridge trail #1668 which enters Eagle Cap Wilderness.Much of this trail is along the ridgetop…
Cow Creek Trailhead
The Cow Creek Trailhead is a small rustic trailhead along the Imnaha River. The site is primarily used in the spring for hikers, anglers and dual sport motorcycle riders going down to the Snake…
Deadman Canyon Trailhead
Located near Fish Lake Campground, Deadman Canyon Trailhead is a moderately used access point into the southeast side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa Mountains. The site has horse loading and…
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…
Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch
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The Dug Bar Boat Launch and Trailhead is a multi-use year-round recreation facility. It is the only drivable facility which accesses the northern end Snake River on the Oregon side in Hells Canyon…
Dutch Flat Trailhead
Dutch Flat Trailhead is a small rustic site which accesses the Dutch Flat Creek basin and the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Trail #1607 begins at the trailhead. The site has a stock loading ramp…