Thorp Creek Basin

Submitted by Brian Sather on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:56pm

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Distance: 4.9 mi. / 7.8 km
Altitude (max): 7436 ft. / 2266.6 m
Altitude (min): 4998 ft. / 1523.3 m
Elevation Gain: 3038 ft. / 925.9 m
Elevation Loss: -758 ft. / -231.1 m

Season:

July-September

This hike from the Hurricane Creek Trailhead climbs a canyon between the highest mountains in the Wallowas. The trail is an approach route for climbing Chief Joseph Peak, Sacajawea Peak, and the Matterhorn.

Restrictions: NW Forest Pass required at trailhead, wilderness restrictions.

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Data provided courtesy Brian Bartel

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