Elkhorn Scenic Byway

The Elkhorn Crest Trail runs along the Elkhorn Ridge of the Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon. From this ridge you can scramble of multiple peaks, including the highest in the ridge: Rock Creek Butte (9,106 ft) and Elkhorn Peak (8,931 ft). For the peakbaggers out there, the Elkhorns contain 13 of the Top 100 highest peaks in Oregon (minimum 500 feet prominence). The Elkhorns are just east of the...

After unsuccessfully attempting to run 100 miles at IMTUF in Idaho, I had some time to kill before I had to be home and energy in my legs to burn.  The Eastern part of Oregon has been on my list of places to run since I moved to the state a few years ago.  One route popped into my mind and I had to do it. The Elkhorn Crest is a point to point trail in the Blue Mountains just outside of Baker C...

Van Patten Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Haines, Oregon.

Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Baker City, Oregon.

Tucked into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness region near John Day, Oregon, the Magone Lake Trail offers a peaceful loop around a crystal-clear mountain lake. Perfect for hikers of all skill levels, this 1.5-mile loop is surrounded by lush forest, abundant wildlife, and quiet shoreline views, making it a great stop for hiking, fishing, swimming, and nature photography. Trail Overview L...

The Wallowa Mountains are one of Oregon's best-kept secrets, and this overnight backpack into the Eagle Cap Wilderness will deliver you into the heart of the range. Following the East Eagle Creek through a valley filled with meadows and the occasional aspen, you will be surrounded by towering granite peaks on either side. The lake itself offers a tremendous vantage point of the valley and Jacks...