Eagle Cap Wilderness

Northeast Oregon's gem, the Eagle Cap Wilderness, while heavily travelled by hikers and those on horseback, is well worth the trip. Stunning views, clean water, and climbs that will make your legs buuuurn!
9 years ago (19-06-2017)

Awesome wild area...somewhat untouched by man. Pristine and beautiful. Please respect the area and others, pack it in PACK IT OUT!!
9 years ago (25-02-2017)

It's an amazing Place worth the hike!
9 years ago (10-07-2017)

A well-kept secret of Oregon wilderness. The mountain peaks stand out like the Rockies, but not near as crowded. Excellent backpacking, camping, and hiking. Gorgeous small lakes and creeks.
10 years ago (27-08-2016)

The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and totals an amazing 350,461 acres of wilderness. The Eagle Cap Wilderness is known for its high alpine lakes and granite peaks and ridges. The sixth highest peak in Oregon and the highest in the Eagle Cap Wilderness is Sacajawea Peak at 9,838 feet. Hikers can choose from approximately 534 miles of hiking trails in the Eagle Cap. Trailheads are located on all sides of the wilderness, with access from the counties of Wallowa, Union, and Baker. Eagle Cap Wilderness is named after a peak in the Wallowa Mountains, which were once called the Eagle Mountains. The wilderness gets its name from Eagle Cap, which at 9,572 feet, was incorrectly thought to be the highest peak in the range. Four designated Wild and Scenic Rivers originate in Eagle Cap Wilderness: the Lostine, Eagle Creek, Minam, and Imnaha. Eagle Cap Wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, cougars, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. In the summer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and Rocky Mountain elk roam the wilderness. Due to heavy winter snowfall, the area typically does not open until mid-summer and fall.
10 years ago (04-01-2017)