The Wallowas: Backpacking the "Alps of Oregon"
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 30. 03. 2022
- Located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Wallowa Mountains are one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Oregon. There are endless trails to alpine lakes and mountain tops in the Wallowas. We spent 2 days hiking and backpacking in the Wallowas to Mirror Lake, Eagle Cap, Mocassin Lake, and Glacier Lake.
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Day 1: Backpacked from Two Pan Trailhead to Mirror Lake, and then hiked to the summit of Eagle Cap Mountain.
Day 2: Hike from Mirror Lake, Mocassin Lake to Glacier Lake
Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowas information: www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wallo...
Two Pan Trailhead: www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wallo...
đ„ŸGear that we mentioned in the video:
Katadyn BeFree water filter: www.rei.com/product/100657/ka...
Gregory Ariel 60 Backpacking bag: www.osprey.com/us/en/product/...
Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Panel: www.goalzero.com/shop/solar-c...
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Let us know if you have any questions about the trail or gear đđđ„ŸHappy to answer them in the comments below. We love the Wallowas and hope you all find some time to make a trip out here.
The Wallowas are indeed a beautiful place to hike. I have been to the top of Eagle Cap many times We always went farther north going by Horseshoe Lake. There is a meadow kind of just below the lake. We spent a week there over Christmas 1977. Lowest temperature we noted on the thermometer at night was -12 degrees Fahrenheit with about 3 feet of snow in the meadow and 4-5 feet up at the lake. We had beautiful clear weather most of the trip. Went and checked the map the meadow was six mile meadow
Just wanted to say thanks for keeping it real. I find it so difficult to find travel bloggers who arenât putting on phony, corny, loud, silly personas bc they think it will gain them views. Maybe it does, I donât know, but itâs definitely not my thing. Going to the Wallowas to backpack this September, canât wait! Thanks for the video.
Awe, thanks! Glad you like our style. We always feel like we arenât as interesting or out there with personalities that draw people in. đ We just like a good hike and take people along. Appreciate you saying that. Made our day! Youâll love it in the Wallowas Sept! Would be cool to go in the fall sometime.
Thank you guys, very good vid. As a Oregonian I love the Wallowa area.
We love Oregon so much! Miss it all the time. The Wallowas is definitely one of our favorite places in oregon
The wallowas are by far my favorite place to hike! Great video
One of our fav area in oregon too! Especially when you go on the weekdays in the summer. Very much underrated. It is quite a bit of a drive, and I think that keeps the crowds away.
Great video. You make difficult hikes look easy and I like the gear and educational explanations. Your personalities come through too, so itâs like hanging out with our friends Tim and Helen from half a continent away.
Thank you, Vern! The hikes are definitely hard and take it out of us. Glad you like the educational explanations. We are trying to do more of that along the way. We enjoy hanging out with you Vern and hope our paths cross sometime. The PNW is calling your name
Thanks for this.Will remember to bring Harboro gummies.
Youâre welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. Haribo gummies are the best
mosquito coils at camp; thanks for the awesome videos.
Definitely a good recommendation! Not sure if those would be allowed in the alpine due to open fires, definitely something for us to consider for car camping. We have used a thermacell mosquito repellent device before. Not the most effective, but slight đ Thanks for watching, James!
Great travel vlog and beautiful place! Well filmed and shown! Greetings from Elly đ„đ„đ„
Thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice comment Elly! We are excited about our channel and to share more adventures đđ„Ÿ
Beautiful vlog! You guys are just SO fun to watch đ What kind of snacks to you guys bring/do you snack all day long on a hike?
Hello Linnea! Awe, thank you! We love to bring Bobo bars, pro bars, trail mixed (with chocolate of course), dried mangos or coconut strips, haribo gummies, kale chips, jerky, summer sausage and cheese. We also like pro bar gummies, shot blocks, energy gu, or jelly belly energy beans for longer hikes or endurance activities. The list goes one and on đ Do you have some favs to share?!
Have a sister that lives in La Grande, both parents are buried there, the wife and I hope to backpack that area soon!!
Lots of family history there. What a neat part of Oregon. Sending thoughts to your family. You and your wife will love itâ feel free to reach out through here or our email at www.helenandtimtravel.com if you have questions
Wow. Arguably the most beautiful location you guys have been to yet! It is too bad the mosquitoes got in the way too much to allow you to enjoy it to the fullest!
Also, 17:05 Tim is a bit of a hunk in that shot eh?
We agree âșïž It is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon and way more off the beaten path then most places. Those mosquitos really like Helen đ But they canât keep us away! Thanks for watching!
We just realized you left "the hunk shot" comment đ ! Too funny Mark!
I am planning a trip this summer. Hoping to go late August to avoid mosquitoes. What time of year were you there?
We went early August and there were definitely a lot of mosquitos since it was a late snow melt year. Seems like around the lakes itself is a breeding ground for them, so recommend camping higher up from the lake if you can đ Recommend bringing a bug net in case but late August should be much better
What time of year did you hike this ? Hoping to go this summer !
We hiked the wallowas in early August. Itâs a great time of year after snow melt, but there are mosquitoes. We have been near 4th of July and there was still a bit of snow and high level river crossings.
This whole place looks like it could be Switzerland!
It really is like a mini Switzerland! Swiss alps are one of our favorite areas but we will take this form now since itâs 6 hours from home. Have you been to Switzerland? One of our fav parts is the MĂŒrren area!
@@HelenandTimTravel It's a good alternative to Switzerland! We've never been to either but Oregon might be more attainable for us than Switzerland. đ
When you make the trip over, please let us know! Happy to make recommendations when you start planning. Switzerland is a very pricey place, but totally worth it!
@@HelenandTimTravel We sure will!
What were the dates you picked for this? Great scenery,,,,thanks
We we during the last weekend of July. We have also made the trip around 4th of July but some of the upper passes are not melted out. Itâs a stunning area and definitely less crowded than the rest of the PNW âșïžđ„ŸLet us know if you have any other questions.
Can you do this as a day hike?
You could hike from Two Pan Trailhead to Mirror Lake out and back for a long day. Would take between 5ish to 8 hours depending on your pace. Here is the link to AllTrails info: East Fork Lostine Trail 1662 to Mirror Lake on AllTrails
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/east-fork-lostine-trail-1662-to-mirror-lake?sh=4gewq9
If you try to summit Eagle Cap peak lake or any of the other lakes up there, would require an overnight or two nights since itâs around 35+ miles for entire: Eagle Cap via West Fork Wallowa, Glacier Lake, and Eagle Cap Summit Trail on AllTrails
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/eagle-cap-via-west-fork-wallowa-glacier-lake-and-eagle-cap-summit-trail?sh=4gewq9
Did you take mosquito repellent?
We did and wore these mosquito head nets
Not a hidden gem anymore . Thanks for blabbing all about it..... Local oregonian
Itâs not a secret place đ public lands are for all to enjoy. Itâs also highly featured as one of the 9 wonders of Oregon. We are sorry you feel that way
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