The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This country was first occupied by the ancestors of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe in 1400 A.D. and later the Cayuse, the Shoshone and Bannocks.

As Oregon's largest wilderness area, Eagle Cap offers many recreational activities, including hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. Winter brings backcountry skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

Want to find the best trails in Eagle Cap Wilderness for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 67 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

2023年3月3日 · The Eagle Cap Wilderness in northeast Oregon is a mountainous wonderland of alpine lakes, soaring granite peaks, wildflower-strewn meadows, and little-known hiking trails. It is stunning, dramatic, far-flung, and relatively obscure.

The Wallowa Mountains/Eagle Cap Area is located in the center of the Wallowa Mountains west of Enterprise, east of LaGrande, Oregon, and north of Halfway, Oregon. This area includes developed recreation sites and trails for the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Pine area of the Whitman Ranger District and the east side of the La Grande Ranger District.

The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa -Whitman National Forest. This country was first occupied by the ancestors of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe in 1400 A.D. and later the Cayuse, the Shoshone and Bannocks.

2022年5月12日 · The Eagle Cap wilderness is the most visited and popular area of this eastern mountain range. There are multiple hiking options with the lush lake meadows, but I’m going to share about Mirror Lake, an alpine lake that sits at the base of …

The Eagle Cap Wilderness, at 361,446 acres (556 sq miles) is Oregon's largest. Within these white, salt-and-pepper granite mountains, you'll find approximately 534 miles of developed trails and over 50 lakes to explore, including Legore at an elevation of 8,880 feet- Oregon's highest.

Tucked into the northeast corner of Oregon, lies some of the most rugged and dynamic landscapes in Oregon. The jagged, white-granite peaks, sparkling lakes, and wildflower-covered meadows found in the Eagle Cap of the Wallowas make this …

About the Hike: Eight valleys radiate from 9,572-foot Eagle Cap, the rock hub of the Wallowa Mountains. Although Eagle Cap is not quite the tallest peak in this range, its 360-degree view is unmatched, and a surprisingly well-graded trail climbs to …