Cornucopia Loop
- 27 miles, ~6,800ft climbing
- 5000-8250ft asl
- Eagle Cap Wilderness, north of Halfway, Oregon
- Wallowa Ranger Station, 541-426-5546
- This trailhead is up a short dirt road that is suitable for passenger cars.
"The gold mining town of Cornucopia, Oregon thrived, for the most part, from 1884 until 1942. Today, it is a ghost town and tourist attraction. Many old buildings still stand intact, with a spattering of newer houses and trailers occupied seasonally by hunters. It’s worth a quick drive-through while you’re up there.
Loop starts with a climb up an old mining road, then turns left at the first junction onto the Norway Trail. After making it over Norway Pass, you will drop down to the South Fork of the Imnaha River, crossing it twice before climbing up towards Crater Lake (not THE Crater Lake, just A Crater Lake) on the Cliff Creek Trail. Tag Crater Lake on a short spur, then go back and stay right on Pine Lakes Trail. After crossing the pass at the high point of the route, drop down to Upper and Lower Pine Lakes to begin the rocky 7 mile descent to the finish.
Loop begins and ends near the privately owned Cornucopia Lodge. Highly recommended to have a meal there before or after your trip. Dinner is served family style at 6:30PM. Call ahead for a reservation; vegetarian/vegan options may be available (541-742-4500)."
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- 27 miles, ~6,800ft climbing
- 5000-8250ft asl
- Eagle Cap Wilderness, north of Halfway, Oregon
- Wallowa Ranger Station, 541-426-5546
- This trailhead is up a short dirt road that is suitable for passenger cars.
"The gold mining town of Cornucopia, Oregon thrived, for the most part, from 1884 until 1942. Today, it is a ghost town and tourist attraction. Many old buildings still stand intact, with a spattering of newer houses and trailers occupied seasonally by hunters. It’s worth a quick drive-through while you’re up there.
Loop starts with a climb up an old mining road, then turns left at the first junction onto the Norway Trail. After making it over Norway Pass, you will drop down to the South Fork of the Imnaha River, crossing it twice before climbing up towards Crater Lake (not THE Crater Lake, just A Crater Lake) on the Cliff Creek Trail. Tag Crater Lake on a short spur, then go back and stay right on Pine Lakes Trail. After crossing the pass at the high point of the route, drop down to Upper and Lower Pine Lakes to begin the rocky 7 mile descent to the finish.
Loop begins and ends near the privately owned Cornucopia Lodge. Highly recommended to have a meal there before or after your trip. Dinner is served family style at 6:30PM. Call ahead for a reservation; vegetarian/vegan options may be available (541-742-4500)."
Historical Article
Register
Gaia GPS Track
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