Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Southern end of State Hwy 3 (corner of W North St & NW 1st St |
City of Enterprise, Oregon, Wallowa County, Oregon, seat. You can learn a lot about area attractions, restaurants, events and activities by checking the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce website or calling them at 800-585-4121. |
| 0.0 0.0 |
City of Enterprise Junction of Oregon State Highway # 82 |
West to Lostine, Oregon - Wallowa, Oregon - Minam, Oregon. South access to Wallowa Lake, Oregon & Wallowa Lake State Park Campground. Camping; 121 full hookup, 89 tent site, day-use area and boat ramp. Most campsites close for the winter, but four sites stay open (with no water service), |
| 0.2 0.3 |
Turn to Wallowa Memorial Hospital |
Corner of NW Garfield and NW 1st St. in Enterprise. Wallowa Memorial Hospital is the only emergency room in the county (telephone 541-426-3111). |
| 1.0 1.6 |
Log House RV Park & Campground |
The Log House RV Park has private campsites, showers, and laundry facilities, tent sites, 30- and 50-amp connections, RV dump station. Telephone 541-426-4027 - 1-877-426-4027���� |
| 1.9 3.1 |
Stangel Buffalo Ranch |
Stangel Buffalo Ranch (tel 541-426-4919) is one of the few in the area. Stop along the road and see buffalo in the corrals. |
| 4.7 7.6 |
Old Homestead |
Wallowa County was settled in the mid to late 1800s. This is an example of old homesteads scattered throughout the valley. |
| 6.2 10.0 |
Leap Lane |
The town of Leap, Oregon was named for 'leap year.' It's fairly abandoned now, and the area is a sharptail grouse reintroduction area. Conservation Reserve Progam (CRP) lands are found along this road--allowing natural vegetation to return to the area. |
| 14.4 23.2 |
Boise Cascade Scenic Driving Tour and Nature Hike |
Boise Cascade maintains a driving tour loop that gives the visitor a better understanding of forest maintenance. There's also a short nature hike (3/4 mile) with parking available down this road. Near the end of the driving tour loop is a vista viewpoint south towards the Eagle Cap Wilderness. |
| 15.4 24.8 |
Starvation Creek Road turnoff |
Starvation Creek, Davis Creek and Chico Roads are accessed here. Opportunities for hiking the Chico trail are nearby. |
| 20.7 33.3 |
Summit |
Highway 3 summit at 4,693 feet elevation. |
| 22.8 36.7 |
Sled Springs Stage Station Marker |
Sled Springs was a stopover for stage coaches and travelers between northern Wallowa County, Oregon and Elgin (Union County). |
| 31.2 50.2 |
Joseph Canyon, Oregon Viewpoint |
From here you can see deep into Joseph Canyon, named for Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. The Nez Perce wintered over in the canyons because they are snow free. |
| 35.0 56.3 |
Rimrock Inn Restaurant |
This destination restaurant features fine dining overlooking Joseph Canyon and is a growing favorite among Eastern Oregon & Eastern Washington foodies. Open May through November. RV sites and tipi lodging also available. |
| 35.4 57.0 |
Road to Flora and Troy |
Flora, Oregon (3 miles) and Troy, Oregon (16 miles) were once thriving communities in Wallowa, Oregon County. They are still sparsely inhabited and many picturesque old buildings stand. Check out the Flora Schoolhouse, a classic building on the National Register of Historic Places. It is possible to take the Flora Road down to Troy, then follow the road along the Grande Ronde River to Boggan's Oasis in Washington, where'll you'll pick up your northward route once again. |
| 39.4 63.4 |
Buford Ridge Road |
Buford Ridge Road marks the beginning of the descent on the Buford Grade into the Grande Ronde Valley. |
| 45.3 72.9 |
Northern end of State Hwy 3 |
Oregon State Highway 3 becomes Washington State Highway 129, continuing down the Buford Grade another 4.5 miles to the Grande Ronde River and Boggan's Oasis Restaurant, 'Home of the World's Best Milk Shakes.' Lodging and guide services also available. Start / Finish of Road Map Highway Travel Guide. -e |