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PO Saddle Trailhead

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PO Saddle Trailhead is located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, featuring forested terrain with trails suitable for hiking. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during warmer months. Nearby attractions include the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Eagle Cap Wilderness, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.

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Location

PO Saddle Trailhead is located in Oregon

Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for about 31.5 miles (you will go past Blackhorse and Ollokot Campgrounds and cross over the Imnahah River) to Forest Road 3962; Turn left on Forest Road 3962 and go 2.2 miles to Forest Road 025; Turn right on Forest Road 025 and go 0.8 miles to Forest Road 3965; Turn left on Forest Road 3965 and go about 8 miles to the trailhead entrance on the left.From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 19.5 miles to Forest Road 3965 (This is the road to the Hells Canyon Overlook); On Forest Road 3965 (paved for first 3 miles to overlook) go 13 miles to trailhead entrance on left side of road.\_\_Note: There is a gate at the end of the road that is locked 3 days prior to\_\_bow season (late September) through late June; check with the Wallowa Mountain Visitor Center for the exact dates of gate closure.