Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
There are several dual purpose summer and winter trails located south of Phillips Lake that offer a variety of recreation opportunities. In the winter these trails are open for cross country (XC) skiers and snowshoers, and during the spring, summer and fall they are used by mountain bikers, hikers and equestrian riders. The trails include: Deer Lick Trail #1636, Coyote Cove #1637, Rimrock Trail #1638, and Jeep Ride Trail #1639. The main access for these trails is from the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610. The trails travel through open ponderosa pine and fir forests with occasional views of Phillips Lake.
The Phillips Lake XC Ski and Snowshoe Area Trail page has maps, difficulty levels and other access information about the trails during the winter, and the Phillips Lake Trails page has maps and access information for the spring- fall months.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
December (ski); June (bike)
No fees or passes are required for these trails.
No
General rules of use and restrictions apply for these developed recreation sites. The trails are closed year-round to motor-vehicle use.
Getting There
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, park on the left side of the road near the information board; The trailhead parking area for the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail (#1610) is on the left near an information board; The trails can be accessed from the #1610 trail.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
