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I’m still in awe of my trip to the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa Mountains of Eastern Oregon. This place is pure magic! I camped along the FS road just before Two Pan Trailhead at the Lostine River, so I could get an early start the next morning. The hike up the E. Fork of the Lostine River toward the Lakes Basin is beautiful!\u00a0 Trail is a bit chewed up by pack horses and rocky in spots, but still fun to hike. After the 1st set of switchbacks you break out into miles of breathtaking meadows in the E. Lostine River valley. It’s hard to watch footing here, because you are definitely not thinking about the trail, but instead about the views surrounding you on all sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After another shorter ascent, you get to the Lakes Basin area of Eagle Cap, with Eagle Cap Peak as the perfect backdrop. I found a nice campsite at Mirror Lake, and after an 8 mile hike and 2200 feet of elevation gain, I was happy to take a nap and sit and enjoy the amazing views for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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rocky trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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hummingbird moth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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along the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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along the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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E. Lostine River valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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E. Lostine River valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lakes Basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Eagle Cap – my tend is bottom right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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On Day 2, I day hiked from Mirror Lake thru the Lakes Basin to Moccasin Lake, Douglas Lake, Lee Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. Another wonderful 8-mile day, but fairly level for most of it and just stunning views the whole way. I had lunch on a little island at Horseshoe Lake, and had the entire area to myself. I sat for a long time and completely enjoyed the peaceful quiet and solitude. I was impressed with the amount of wildflowers still in bloom at the end of August. This whole area is like a hybrid between Yosemite granite and Cascade sub-alpine plants. In other words = Perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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morning light on Eagle Cap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mirror Lake reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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morning reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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morning reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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morning reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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yellow paintbrush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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camp life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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more reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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reflected sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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looking down on Moccasin Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Eagle Cap from Moccasin Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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wide open space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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huckleberries!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Douglas Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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beautiful granite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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island at Horseshoe Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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stepping stones to my lunch island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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lunchtime in solitude<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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magma intrusions? cliffs above Douglas Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On Day 3, I got a very early start back to the car, campsite all packed up and boots on trail by 6:30 a.m. It was hard to leave, the morning light and the reflections on the lake are superb. I’ll definitely be spending more time here next summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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