Located off of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, this trailhead provides access to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This small trailhead appears to be rarely used, the trail no longer appearing on the most recent maps. North Fork Creek Trail follows the creek for over 10 miles until you arrive at North Fork Lake West Trailhead and Fish Lake. The GPX track below was hand drawn based on old maps. Please be aware that it may not perfectly overlay today’s version of the trail.
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Parking: Short dirt road into trailhead with one dispersed campsite. USFS claims parking for 4-5 trailers but I would say 2-3 max due to small turnaround area.
Possible Destinations:
Facilities: Dispersed campsite at trailhead with loading ramp, hitching post and fire pit.
Permits: None.
Water Sources: None at trailhead, possibly along Lake Fork Creek.
Backcountry Sites: Unknown.
Cell Service: None.
Fuel: Scottys Hells Canyon Outdoor Supply – 53969 OR-86, Halfway, OR 97834
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 45 miles to the site; The trailhead is on the right side of the road before the Lake Fork Campground entrance.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 8.5 miles to the trailhead entrance on the left side of the byway before the Lake Fork campground entrance.
Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
Road Conditions: Paved until turn off. Short dirt road into the trailhead.
GPS Coordinates: 45.01032, -116.91023
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