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Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park

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Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park is located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of coniferous trees. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

US Forest Service

Wallowa National Forest

The Salt Creek Summit Snowpark is located adjacent to the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) at the top of Salt Creek Summit. Popular with snowmobilers, snowshoers and Nordic skiiers, the facility has a vault toilet, large parking area and a winter maintenance facility (operated by Wallowa County). As a multi-use site, the snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails are maintained in partnership with the local clubs, and the Sno-Park is plowed under an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transporation. A State Sno-Park permit is required to use this facility in the winter season. A printable information sheet is available by clicking on this link.

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Location

Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park is located in Oregon

Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for about 10 miles to the summit. The sno-park entrance is on the left side of the road.