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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 parking and difficult vehicle access.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
| Area Amenities: | Parking |
| Fees: | No fees are required for this site. |
| Open Season: | June |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area. |
| 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 north on Highway 30 to northrn edge of town to Pocahontas Road; Turn left (west) on Pocahontas Road and go about 7 miles to the Marble Creek Road (becomes Forest Road 6510); Turn left on Marble Creek Road and go for 9 miles to the top of the ridge to the trailhead.
Advisory: Forest Road 6510 is very rough, steep and narrow. High clearance four wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommened.
General Notes:
Activities
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is permitted on the Elkhorn Crest Trail up to the wilderness boundary near Cracker Saddle.
General Info:
Safety InformationTRAVEL ADVISORY: The Marble Creek Road is very steep and rocky in several sections. High-clearance vehicles with 4wheel drive are recommended.
Vehicles with trailers are also not recommended as turn-outs are limited.
Day Hiking
The trailhead is the southern portal to the Elkhorn Crest Trail.
Backpacking
The trailhead is the southern portal to the Elkhorn Crest Trail.
Viewing Wildlife
Mountain goats have been known to frequent the trailhead area.
Viewing Scenery
Fantastic views of the Baker Valley and Upper Powder River asre available at the trailhead.
OHV Trail Riding
Motorcycles and other OHVs less than 24 inches wide are permitted on the Elkhorn Crest Trail from the Marble Pass Trailhead to the wilderness boundary. All other Off Highways Vehicles (OHV) are prohibited from using the trail.
An Oregon State OHV permit is required to ride or operate an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest lands in Oregon.
| Status: | Open |
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Amenities
| Parking: | The site has a small roadside parking area for 2-3 vehicles |
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