The Top 9 Natural Monuments in Wallowa County
Wallowa County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments in Wallowa County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Wallowa County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Ice Lake
Highlight • Lake
Ice Lake is a stunning lake in the Wallowa Mountains. It has crystal-clear water and is surrounded by towering mountains like the Matterhorn (which is accessible via a strenuous trail). …
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Matterhorn
Highlight • Summit
Getting up to the summit of the Matterhorn is not easy. The trail is sometimes fairly visible and very steep and rocky in places. But once you are up here, …
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Mirror Lake (Eagle Cap Wilderness)
Highlight • Lake
Mirror Lake is a beautiful alpine lake nestled into the Eagle Cap Wilderness of the Wallowa Mountains. You can pitch your tent, but campfires are not allowed.
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Hells Canyon Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Until I got here, I was convinced, the majestic Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon the United States. In fact, Hells Canyon, shaped by the Snake River, takes the cake. …
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Adam Creek Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
On your way up to Ice Lake, you can spot the rushing Adam Creek Falls. The falls are not accessible at this location, but you can get to Adam Creek a little further down.
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Horton Pass
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
This pass connects the East Eagle Valley with the Lakes Basin. This pass is technical in nature, but the trail is easy to follow and in fairly good condition. There …
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Minam and Wallowa River confluence
Highlight • River
Right here, the beautiful Minam River flows into the Wallowa River and continues to shape the landscape. If you are lucky, you can watch some whitewater rafter passing.
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Tenderfoot Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
On your hike along the Polaris Trail, you will hike over Tenderfoot Pass that has a nice flat area for a break at the foot of Petes Point.
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Upper Lake
Highlight • Lake
A small cirque above Mirror Lake, Upper Lake offers a quiet spot for camping as well as a good water source for filtering below the Ivan Carper and Horton Passes.
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