The Best Backpacking in Joseph

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 ...

Echo Lake via Hurricane Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Joseph, Oregon.

Ice Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Joseph, Oregon.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

Minam Lake Trail to Copper Trail and Sky Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lostine, Oregon.

Blue Lake via Minam Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Enterprise, Oregon.

Lakes Basin via East Fork Lostine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lostine, Oregon.

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...

South Fork Imnaha River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Joseph, Oregon.

Eagle Cap Traverse is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Halfway, Oregon.

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