Eagle Cap, Mountain summit in Wallowa Mountains, Oregon, US.
Eagle Cap rises to an elevation of 9,572 feet, featuring granite peaks, alpine lakes, and extensive hiking trails throughout the surrounding wilderness area.
Early pioneers named this peak Eagle Cap, believing it was the highest point in the Eagle Mountains range, though later surveys proved otherwise.
The Eagle Cap Wilderness encompasses 360,000 acres of protected land, offering visitors opportunities to observe native wildlife including mountain goats and bighorn sheep.
Hikers access the summit via three main routes: East Lostine River Trail, Hurricane Creek Trail, and West Fork Wallowa River Trail, requiring permits at trailheads.
The Lakes Basin Loop near Eagle Cap contains multiple alpine lakes including Horseshoe, Lee, Douglas, and Mirror Lakes, reflecting the surrounding mountain landscapes.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 45.16352,-117.30195
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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