The Alps of Oregon will leave you breathless. I mean that, you will both see very neat things, and you will lose your breath when you walk up some of these hills. Had a few road dogs take a little walk in this area once before. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Do yourself a favor and go see them for yourself.
I love the top of Matterhorn. I think it’s something like 9823 feet in elevation. There is a 1800 foot cliff on this mountain. The hike up it, starting from ice lake, and scrambling up its limestone rocks..... it’s something I will...
Read moreThe Wallowa Mountains are gorgeous and rather the hidden treasure of Oregon. The mountains are filled with alpine lakes, mountain vistas, wildflowers, and wildlife. I prefer the solitude this place holds, so please stay away so it remains this way. It is nice without city people, loud music, and garbage. So if you must go, respect nature please. For those willing to hike long hard miles backpacking with heavy packs the rewards are endless as they put in the effort and deserve the rewards of this...
Read moreIf you're going to visit, buy some maps ahead of time and avoid the popular trailheads. I'd recommend buying the Greens Trails Map of the area. There are ~3 trailheads that are very very busy but the other 90% of the Wallowas are equally beautiful and basically empty. If you want to avoid the crowds try entering from the southern side and avoiding the...
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