Varied scenery characterizes the area, which contains snowcapped peaks, rushing mountain streams, timbered slopes and canyons. Travel in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, 350,461 acres of rugged beauty, is limited to foot or horseback. The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is within the forest.
Skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and picnicking opportunities are available. Horse rentals and commercial guided tours are available from Forest Service permitted outfitters. For further information contact the Forest Supervisor, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, 1550 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814; phone (541) 523-6391.