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EAST FORK LOSTINE RIVER TRAIL # 1662
TRAIL BEGINNING: Two Pan Trailhead
TRAIL ENDING: Mirror Lake, Lakes Basin
Length: 7.3 miles one-way
Difficulty: More difficult
Elevation:
- Trailhead 5,584'
- Lakes Basin, Mirror Lake 7,595'
Restrictions: See Eagle Cap Wilderness Regulations
Recommended Season: Summer and fall
Use: Heavy use in summer and fall (horses and hikers)
ACCESS:
Take State Highway #82 to Lostine and go south on the Lostine River Road
#8210. The trailhead is located 17 miles south of the junction with State Highway #82. The
first 6 miles is a paved road and the last 11 miles is graveled.
ATTRACTIONS:
After several switchbacks, this trail opens into a beautiful valley,
with views of Eagle Cap Peak. The valley floor is full of lush vegetation and a wide array
of wildflowers with mountain ridges on both sides. Lost Lake, a small lake shaped like an
egg, was formed from glacial activity. Be sure to take your camera as there are many
opportunities for taking pictures along the way. This trail provides wildlife viewing
opportunities and fishing in the lakes and streams. The trailhead has an 8 unit campground
with outhouse facilities, stock water, hitch rails, unloading ramp, and picnic tables.
There are many opportunities for camping along the trail.
CONSIDERATIONS:
NW Forest Passes are required at Two Pan Trailhead.
This trail is one of the more heavily used trails leading into the Lakes
Basin Management Area. The trail is well maintained and is signed at the trailhead and at
all main junctions. Camping is available at Mirror Lake, be sure to check the Eagle Cap
Wilderness Regulations. You can also travel over the Ivan Carper Pass to Minam Lake and
return on the West Fork of Lostine River Trail (#1670) to the Two Pan trailhead.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest P.O. Box 907 Baker City,
Oregon 97814
Please refer to National Forest map for complete trail
system.
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