Summit Loop - Baker City, OR

Summit Loop


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Summit Loop is a highly scenic loop of 105 miles (92 if you take the Deardorff Cutoff) that climbs over five summits. Visitors can begin at either Unity or Prairie City, Oregon. There are several developed campgrounds along the route. Lots of ups and downs along the route. Vegetation varies from big sagebrush to mixed confiers. Numerous peaks of the Strawberry and Blue Mountain Ranges can be seen from this route. Vehicle traffic on Highway 26 can be heavy at times but traffic over the rest of the route is low. The entire route is paved. This trail has elevations of 3450 to 5800 feet and is considered to be more difficult.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Summit Loop.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Summit Loop.

Best Time To Visit: Summit Loop recommends the season of spring, summer, or fall.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Summit Loop 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 9.1 miles. Turn left onto OR-245 for 36.6 miles. Turn slight left onto US-26 for 1.7 miles. The trail starts at Unity Ranger District.

Address

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Headquarters

1550 Dewey Avenue

P.O. Box 907

Baker City, Oregon 97814

Phone
General: (541) 523-6391
TTY: (541) 523-1405

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