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The Best Backpacking in Joseph

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Top backpacking spots in and near Joseph

  • Joseph, Oregon

    Backpack the Hurricane Creek Trail

    5.0
    24 mi / 3200 ft gain
    This very gradual, easy trail that ends at the Lakes Basin, which is comprised of many lakes such as Mirror Lake, Sunshine Lake, and Moccasin Lake. These lakes can also be accessed by the Two Pan Trailhead, which is a shorter, but steeper hike.There is also a great side hike about a quarter of a ...
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Echo Lake via Hurricane Creek Trail

    14.53 mi / 3606 ft gain
    Echo Lake via Hurricane Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Joseph, Oregon.
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Ice Lake Trail

    15.64 mi / 3504 ft gain
    Ice Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Joseph, Oregon.
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Lakes Basin Loop and Eagle Cap Summit

    32.87 mi / 6604 ft gain
    The Location: With 360,000+ acres and 534 miles of trails, the Eagle Cap Wilderness is Oregon’s largest wilderness area. With rugged terrain similar to the nearby Sawtooth’s and distant Trinity Alps, this park's options for adventure are endless. This wilderness area is pristine despite its high ...
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    West Fork Trail to Lakes Basin Trail to Trail 1810A Loop

    24.28 mi / 3944 ft gain
    West Fork Trail to Lakes Basin Trail to Trail 1810A Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Joseph, Oregon.
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Backpack to Ice Lake in the Wallowas

    5.0
    18 mi / 3380 ft gain
    Starting at the end of Wallowa lake, this 18 mile roundtrip hike begins at 4,520' and remains pretty mellow over the first 2.5 miles. Total elevation gain of the hike is about 3380', ending at the Ice Lake which sits at 7,900'. Following the West-Fork Wallowa river trail 1820 for about 2 miles, u...
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Backpack Wallowa River Loop

    51 mi / 11400 ft gain
    This trip begins at the Wallowa Lake Trailhead at the south end of the lake. Permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Parking is also free!Follow the West Fork Wallowa Trail (#1820) for 3.1 miles until you reach Ice Lake Trail (#1808). Take a right on 1808 if you want to do the Ice Lake...
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  • Enterprise, Oregon

    Mirror Lake via Two Pan Trailhead

    4.7
    13.49 mi / 2280 ft gain
    Mirror Lake, one of the most photogenic and peaceful lakes in the area, is accessible via the Two-Pan Trailhead, off of Upper Lostine Road. The hike follows the river that flows down from the Lakes Basin, so water is plentiful throughout. You will slowly move up the valley, crossing the river a ...
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  • Enterprise, Oregon

    Swamp Lake via Minam Lake Trail and Copper Trail

    18.1 mi / 3770 ft gain
    Swamp Lake via Minam Lake Trail and Copper Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lostine, Oregon.
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  • 59866 Upper Lostine Road, Oregon

    Minam Lake Trail to Copper Trail and Sky Lake Loop

    32.1 mi / 7674 ft gain
    Minam Lake Trail to Copper Trail and Sky Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lostine, Oregon.
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  • 59866 Upper Lostine Road, Oregon

    Blue Lake via Minam Lake Trail

    14.55 mi / 2349 ft gain
    Blue Lake via Minam Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Enterprise, Oregon.
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  • Enterprise, Oregon

    Lakes Basin via East Fork Lostine Trail

    17.82 mi / 2648 ft gain
    Lakes Basin via East Fork Lostine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lostine, Oregon.
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    Camp at Bonny Lakes

    7.8 mi / 1300 ft gain
    Starting at 6,490' in elevation, you get to experience all the benefits of hiking high up in the Eagle Cap Wilderness without the long, steep ascents typically found in the Wallowa Mountains. The trail starts in a forest that burned in a 1989 fire. You will soon reach your first of many stream cr...
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  • Joseph, Oregon

    South Fork Imnaha River Trail

    36.43 mi / 5692 ft gain
    South Fork Imnaha River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Joseph, Oregon.
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  • Halfway, Oregon

    Eagle Cap Traverse

    33.18 mi / 6355 ft gain
    Eagle Cap Traverse is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Halfway, Oregon.
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  • Halfway, Oregon

    Bear Lake, Culver Lake, Looking Glass Lake

    16.97 mi / 4085 ft gain
    Bear Lake, Culver Lake, Looking Glass Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Halfway, Oregon.
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