Standley Cabin Lollipop
- ~50 miles, 11,000ft climbing
- 3800-8096 ft asl
- Eagle Cap Wilderness, south of Wallowa, Oregon
- Wallowa Ranger Station, 541-426-5546
- This trailhead is down a dirt road that is suitable for passenger cars.
“Starting at the Bear Creek Trailhead at the end of Forest Road 040, you’ll start with a gentle climb up Bear Creek, connecting with the Dobbin Creek Trail after about 6 miles. This is where the fun part begins. After a 2000+ foot climb, you’ll arrive on the ridge and the old Standley Cabin Guard Station. There is a piped spring just south of the cabin that is easy to find. Now you’re on the highlight of the lollipop, the Washboard Trail. Difficult to follow at times, this trail is open to and utilized by horses, so you should only have minimal troubles on two feet. After a break on established trail heading down the North Minam and Minam River trails, the primitive Bear-Minam Trail will take you back up to the Standley cabin. Make sure you fill up your bottles before departing the Minam River. Abundant water except for on the ridge. Lollipop section can be completed in either direction.
Route includes Bear Creek Trail #1653, Dobbin Creek Trail #1654, Washboard Trial #1680, back to Bear Creek Trail heading south for almost 2 miles, Bowman Trail #1651, North Minam Trail, Minam River Trail #1673, Bear Minam Trail #1655, then back out on Dobbin Creek and Bear Creek trails.”
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GaiaGPS Link - Does not stick to the trail on Washboard Ridge at times due to snow.
- ~50 miles, 11,000ft climbing
- 3800-8096 ft asl
- Eagle Cap Wilderness, south of Wallowa, Oregon
- Wallowa Ranger Station, 541-426-5546
- This trailhead is down a dirt road that is suitable for passenger cars.
“Starting at the Bear Creek Trailhead at the end of Forest Road 040, you’ll start with a gentle climb up Bear Creek, connecting with the Dobbin Creek Trail after about 6 miles. This is where the fun part begins. After a 2000+ foot climb, you’ll arrive on the ridge and the old Standley Cabin Guard Station. There is a piped spring just south of the cabin that is easy to find. Now you’re on the highlight of the lollipop, the Washboard Trail. Difficult to follow at times, this trail is open to and utilized by horses, so you should only have minimal troubles on two feet. After a break on established trail heading down the North Minam and Minam River trails, the primitive Bear-Minam Trail will take you back up to the Standley cabin. Make sure you fill up your bottles before departing the Minam River. Abundant water except for on the ridge. Lollipop section can be completed in either direction.
Route includes Bear Creek Trail #1653, Dobbin Creek Trail #1654, Washboard Trial #1680, back to Bear Creek Trail heading south for almost 2 miles, Bowman Trail #1651, North Minam Trail, Minam River Trail #1673, Bear Minam Trail #1655, then back out on Dobbin Creek and Bear Creek trails.”
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GaiaGPS Link - Does not stick to the trail on Washboard Ridge at times due to snow.
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