Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611 - Baker City, OR

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Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611


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Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611 is a National Recreation Trail and the highest trail in the Blue Mountains, crossing alpine and sub-alpine life zones up to 8,200' elevation. Panoramic views of the Baker Valley and the Wallowa Mountains meet the eye to the east, while the endless folds of the Blue Mountains fade away to the south and west. Six lakes may be viewed from the Crest Trail and an additional five can be reached by spur trails or cross-country travel. Meadows and some springs below the trail offer rest stops and campsites. From Anthony Lakes, the trail is more difficult, ascending 1,000 feet on the first 2 miles. Then, the trail levels to offer a gentle hike to the south end at Marble Creek Pass. Wildlife, such as deer, elk, mountain goats and birds of prey may be observed from the trail. Water on the trail is scarce and unsafe to drink if not previously treated. This trail is a total of 23 miles with elevations of 7100 to 8400 feet and is considered to be easy in some parts, and more difficult in others.

Facilities: Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611 provides nearby camping.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611.

Best Time To Visit: Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611 recommends use in summer or fall.

Fees: Parking at the trailhead requires a Northwest Forest Pass.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter. No motorized travel on trail. (Mountain bikes okay) Water on the trail is scarce and unsafe to drink if not previously treated. Parking at the trailhead requires a Northwest Forest Pass.

Directions: To reach Elkhorn Crest Trail #1611 from Baker City, take U.S. Highway 30 to Haines, turn west on County Road 1146, follow the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway signs to Anthony Lakes (32 miles). Access to the trailhead is just east of Anthony Lakes Campground. Or, from Baker City, take Pocahontas Road to the west (7 miles) to Forest Road 6510 (Marble Creek Road). Follow the road for 8 miles (high-clearance vehicles only) to the south trailhead on Marble Pass.

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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Headquarters

1550 Dewey Avenue

P.O. Box 907

Baker City, Oregon 97814

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