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Nature Trail – Wallowa Lake Trailhead loop from Joseph

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Nature Trail – Wallowa Lake Trailhead loop from Joseph

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Nature Trail – Wallowa Lake Trailhead loop from Joseph

02:40

8.01km

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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290 m

Nature Trail

This short trail is located just "in the backyard" of the Wallowa Lake Campground. It connects to a faint trail that will take you the the Chief Joseph Trail. When …

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Wallowa Lake Trailhead

This is one of the most popular trailheads into the Wallowa Mountains. You can start to hike along the West Fork Wallowa Trail or Chief Joseph Trail. Both connect with …

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7.13 km

Wallowa Lake Campground

Wallowa Lake Campground is a great basecamp for hikes in the area. There are a lot of campsites, but it is popular, so come early! There are also campsites that …

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7.74 km

Wallowa Lake State Recreation Area

The recreation area next to Wallowa Lake offers a great variety of nearby hiking trails, fishing, boating and relaxing. You can also dip into the water.

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8.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

2.17 km

1.03 km

489 m

261 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

1.42 km

750 m

747 m

381 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

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Saturday 18 October

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Nature Trail – Wallowa Lake Trailhead loop from Joseph

Nature Trail

Wallowa Lake Trailhead

Wallowa Lake Campground

Wallowa Lake State Recreation Area

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