 | | For diversity, this high-country rugged Wilderness has few equals, containing five of the seven major life zones in North America. Glaciation hollowed out beds in U-shaped valleys that today hold seven alpine lakes, rare treasures in Oregon's arid west. Elevation ranges from about 4,000 feet to 9,038 feet atop Strawberry Mountain in the east-central portion. Large numbers of larch, the only conifer to lose its needles, turn to spun gold in fall, highlighting a forest of spruce, pine, and fir. Accenting the gold hues are wild strawberries that ripen in July, and mountain basins blooming with summer wildflowers. A native population of Rocky Mountain elk resides here with mule deer, antelope, black bears, cougars, mink, and beavers. Martens, hawks, and eagles can also be seen in the area. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Strawberry Mountain Wilderness does not provide facilities. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Best Time To Visit: Unknown Fees: No fees are charged. Accessibility: This wilderness is not handicap accessible. Rules: Do not litter. Directions: To reach Strawberry Mountain Wilderness from Baker City, start out going south on 3rd Street toward Auburn Avenue for less than 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Auburn Avenue for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto OR-7 and continue to follow for 50.9 miles. Turn right onto US-26 toward Dayton Street, for 30 miles. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Prairie City Ranger District-Malheur National Forest | | P.O. Box 337 | | Prairie City, Oregon 97869 |
| | | Phone | | General: (541) 820-3311 | | TTY: (541) 820-3817 | |
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