High Wallowas
North American Cordillera › Intermountain West › Kolumbijská plošina
About High Wallowas
Known as the Little Switzerland of America, this remote Oregon enclave offers a rugged, high-desert take on classical Alpine grandeur.
Highlights
- Glacial lake waters
- Backcountry pack trips
- Vintage tramway views
- High-altitude granite peaks
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1368m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 27
- MTB trails: 12km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for High Wallowas
- Today: 7 to 18 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3962 m (3840 to 4090 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| st 30. 9. | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 9 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 11 / 22 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 10 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 12 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 12 / 25 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 11 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 12 / 26 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 13 / 27 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in High Wallowas
Hikes nearby — High Wallowas (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around High Wallowas, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Chief Joseph Trail
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East Fork Wallowa Trail
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Old Chief Joseph Trail
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Chief Joseph Ascent
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West Fork Wallowa Trail
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High Wallowa-East Peak Trail
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East Fork Wallowa Trail
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Ice Lake Trail
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Thorp Creek Trail
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West Fork Wallowa Trail
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McCully Creek Trail
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Matterhorn-Sacajawea Trail
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East Peak-Aneroid Mountain Trail
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Hurricane Creek Trail
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Matterhorn Trail
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East Fork Wallowa Trail
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Falls Creek Trail
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Hurricane Creek Trail
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Horseshoe Lake Trail
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Lakes Basin Trail
Mountain biking near High Wallowas
- Redmont Trail
Getting to High Wallowas
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS), 123 km away, about 2h50 by road