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The
Eagle Cap Wilderness area is one of Oregon's
premier backpacking areas. It is home to over
50 high mountain lakes. It is truly a recreational
paradise. There are many trails to begin your
hiking adventure. The Wallowa mountains are
your door to an awesome outdoor experience.
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Established as Wilderness: 1940
Area:
361,446
acres
Highest
peak:
Matterhorn
9,845 ft.
Highest
lake: Legore
Lake*
8,957 ft.
Hikers and horseback riders can choose from
approximately 534 miles of trails in the Eagle
Cap Wilderness. Trailheads are located on
all sides of the wilderness, with access from
the counties of Wallowa, Union, and Baker.
*Highest
lake in Oregon. |
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Wallowa Mountains
