Twin Lakes

Baker City, Oregon

A trail climbing through old-growth spruce and Douglas-fir to Twin Lakes, with summer wildflower meadows, mountain goats on the ridge, and flat lakeside camping for horses and hikers.

Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611

Baker City, Oregon

The highest trail in Oregon's Blue Mountains follows the Elkhorn ridgeline through sub-alpine forests, past six mountain lakes, and offers panoramic views of the Baker Valley and Wallowas.

Marble Pass Trailhead

Baker City, Oregon

A rustic, remote trailhead on the southern end of the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail — limited parking and difficult vehicle access add to the adventure.

Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608

Baker City, Oregon

A network of four mountain bike trails through rolling ponderosa pine hills near Phillips Reservoir, with views of waterfowl, deer, and historic rock dredge piles — usable year-round for hiking, biking, or skiing.

Social Security Point

Baker City, Oregon

A ponderosa pine forest trailhead above Phillips Lake's northern shore connects to the Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail heading west to the upper lake or east toward campground and boat launch.

Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610

Baker City, Oregon

A scenic, easy shoreline trail tracing the southern banks of Phillips Lake through grasslands and ponderosa pine, with lake views, Elkhorn Mountain backdrops, and waterfowl sightings.

Dean Creek

Baker City, Oregon

A small trailhead facility on the south side of Phillips Lake, offering access to the South Shoreline Trail and a network of mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian routes.

Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails

Baker City, Oregon

South of Phillips Lake, these trails open for mountain biking and hiking in spring through fall, and switch to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter through open ponderosa pine and fir forest.

Southeast Shore Phillips Lake

Baker City, Oregon

A year-round southeast shore access point for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing on the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail system.

Blackeye / Trail #243

Singletrack leading to the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area — sees heavy use in fall during big game hunting seasons near the Oregon backcountry.

Davis Creek / Trail #244

Prairie City, Oregon

A mostly wooded trail with little elevation change through old mining and timber country near Prairie City — very rough roads to the southern trailhead; best suited for rugged vehicles.

Spring Creek

La Grande, Oregon

A network of four mountain bike trails through rolling ponderosa pine hills near La Grande, Oregon — routes range from a 0.8-mile connector to a 7.5-mile outer loop on open and closed forest roads.

Horseshoe / Trail #363

Prairie City, Oregon

A steep, brushy climb through fire-burned terrain on a shared-use trail — no water available, so carry plenty, and Baldy Mountain nearby offers a rewarding scramble for great views.

Sunshine Flat / Trail #369

Prairie City, Oregon

Shared-use ridge trail with forest openings and good views of the surrounding area — passes through grassy clearings and burned areas from a 1991 fire near Prairie City.

Sheep Creek / Trail #371

Prairie City, Oregon

A shared-use trail following Sheep Creek through timber with scenic views from the top near Prairie City — designed for motorbikes, with water treatment recommended.

Starvation / Trail #374

Prairie City, Oregon

A steep, wooded connector trail near Prairie City linking Strawberry Mountain Wilderness to the Glacier Mountain area, with meadow campsites and cattle grazing — carry your own water.

North Fork Malheur / Trail #381

A trail crossing the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River at the trailhead and following an incredible remote canyon west — watch for rattlesnakes along the way.