Bowman-Francis Lake Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Bowman Trail, a major entrance point for hikers and horses into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This route provides access to Chimney, Hobo, Laverty and Wood lakes, as well as Brownie Basin and North Minam Meadows. Steep, rocky mountain ranges are framed with beautiful flower-filled meadows.
On Trail #1659 to Laverty Lakes, there is a view of Twin Peaks to the east and Eagle Cap to the south past Flagstaff Point. Opportunities abound for fishing and viewing elk, deer, and bear.
There is water available along most of the route, but be prepared for areas in between water sources. Take water from natural springs and clear sources where possible, using a filter suitable for giardia and other micro-organisms, or boil your drinking water for at least five minutes. The trailhead has a stock ramp, hitch rails, picnic area, and outhouse facilities.
General Information
June
All visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a Wilderness Visitor Permit before entering the area. Only one permit is required per group and there is no fee for the permits. Registration and Permit boxes are located at each trailhead near the information board. The permits are self-issued.
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
- You will need to display a valid day pass (or annual pass) for each day your vehicle is at a recreation site where a fee is required.
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Eagle Cap Wilderness.
- Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.
$5/vehicle/day, or Northwest Forest Pass, or any form of the America the Beautiful National Pass
Getting There
Elevation
5250
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon travel northwest on State Highway 82 to Lostine; In Lostine go 7 miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest boundary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; Travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon; Travel 7.5 miles to trailhead on left side of road. The forest roads are gravel surface.
Parking
Cars and pull through horse trailer
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
