Halfway

A gradual 10.5 mile downhill along Lake Fork Creek, starting at Fish Lake high in the Wallowas. The Lake Fork Trail will challenge your mountain bike skills. The final 3 miles offer particularly superb trail riding. Because of the current trail conditions, it is recommended as a one-way downhill with a drop off at the Lake Fork West Trailhead by Fish Lake and a pickup at Lake Fork East Trailhead or nearby Lake Fork Campground. There are several creek crossing and many rocky sections to navigate.

This loop takes you up to Russel Mountain Lookout, which is an unmanned tower that you should be able to climb up and enjoy the view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the north. You will get a wilderness feel on your mountain bike on this interesting loop north of Halfway.