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Trail Report- Blue Mountains North/Grande Ronde River Basin

This trail report provides the known conditions for the main summer recreation trails in the Blue Mountains/Grande Ronde River Basin recreation area. In general this recreation area includes trails found south and west of La Grande, Oregon, starting north of the Anthony Lake recreation area along Forest Road 73 (Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway) through the Grande Ronde River up to Mt. Emily.

A 'maintained' trail has been reviewed by the district recreation manager, the known hazards (e.g. rock slides, broken trees and branches) have been removed and annual maintenance tasks have been completed.

  • Any User Reports under “Conditions/Notes” in the following tables are not validated by Forest Service personnel; however information is shared for the benefit of all users.
  • Hazards and changing weather conditions may occur at any time so always be prepared for unplanned events. Typical conditions may include downed trees, high-water crossings, water and rock slides on trails, late spring or early fall snow storms on roads and trails.
  • Please be advised that late spring and early fall snow levels are ever changing and that roads and trails may be covered with snow. Contact your local Ranger District for the most current information on roads and trails.

Trail NameMilesTrail Access  MaintainedConditions
Oregon Trail National Historic Interpretive Park Area Trails3.2Oregon Trail - Blue Mtn Crossing TrailheadNo

6/10/2022

OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day:

Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7pm.

Facilities and some trails are accessible for visitors with disabilities.

Bird Track Springs Interpretive Trails 1.25Bird Track Springs Trailhead NoCLOSED PERMANENTLY
Winom-Frazier OHV Trails 60 Umapine TrailheadNoNot maintained October-May. If you packed it in, please pack it out.
Evans OHV Trail #O-1841 FS Road 3120600NoNot maintained October-May. If you packed it in, please pack it out.
Spring Creek Bike Trails 11.4 See webpageNoIf you packed it in, please pack it out.Trails are on dirt/gravel forest roads which do not receive regular maintenance.  Expect pot holes, rough roads and loose rocks.
Telephone Ridge OHV #O-1860 FS Road 3120450NoNot maintained October-May. If you packed it in, please pack it out.

Last updated March 11, 2025