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Quote from: KopperBuck on August 01, 2017, 11:30:53 AMWhere you coming in from? We went to Wonker Pass the other weekend out of W Eagle. Trail is good all the way to the cut off to Elk Cr trail. I've never been on the Elk Cr section to climb up and over, and frankly I'm not sure I will. Looks and sounds steep. I haven't been to Tombstone or Diamond yet, but if it were me I'd maybe go in from Buck Cr. If you do, are you planning on trying to fish? The fishing was down right terrible this year at Echo, Traverse, and another spot. I think it froze especially hard and killed a bunch. Usually it's lights out for us.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm not doing any fishing, being out of state it just isn't worth it for me unless I'm staying at the Splash Dam. I've always accessed Diamond and Tombstone via Buck Cr. trailhead and going over Burger Pass. The trail isn't as bad as what you deal with going up to Echo. For accessing that end of the Minam, Buck Creek is a nice starting point. I know the FS did open the road Squaw Creek so the bridge crew could get to the Buck creek bridge easier. As a kid Diamond and Tombstone were a long day ride for us, not knowing what the trail is like and cutting as I go, I'm figuring on just making to the lakes and staying the night. I'll pack up and head back out the next morning. If it's easier than I plan I might cut down Elk Creek to where it meets the Minam. Might go look at the old bridge abutments where the Trail Creek trail came across the river, that canyon roared when that bridge came out.
Where you coming in from? We went to Wonker Pass the other weekend out of W Eagle. Trail is good all the way to the cut off to Elk Cr trail. I've never been on the Elk Cr section to climb up and over, and frankly I'm not sure I will. Looks and sounds steep. I haven't been to Tombstone or Diamond yet, but if it were me I'd maybe go in from Buck Cr. If you do, are you planning on trying to fish? The fishing was down right terrible this year at Echo, Traverse, and another spot. I think it froze especially hard and killed a bunch. Usually it's lights out for us.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: Doublelunger on August 01, 2017, 11:47:26 AMThe wife was in there this weekend. More snow than usual this time of year, duh. they made it to the top of Eagle Cap despite a fairly large snow field. The picture is of Glacier Lake probably 70% covered in snow. this was Friday the 28th of July. We got a horse trip planned up the Minam this weekend then in a few more weeks we'll be making a loop past Steamboat and Chimney Lakes. This link might help too.https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5317834You can also call the Wallowa Mtns visitor center: 541-426-5546How did your trip up the Minam go? I'm considering as a backup: starting at Moss Springs, going to Red's, then heading up river till Rock Creek, then back to Moss Springs via the Lackey's Hole. If the trail is plugged up I might just go that way.
The wife was in there this weekend. More snow than usual this time of year, duh. they made it to the top of Eagle Cap despite a fairly large snow field. The picture is of Glacier Lake probably 70% covered in snow. this was Friday the 28th of July. We got a horse trip planned up the Minam this weekend then in a few more weeks we'll be making a loop past Steamboat and Chimney Lakes. This link might help too.https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5317834You can also call the Wallowa Mtns visitor center: 541-426-5546
I'll be going in again this weekend. Starting at Bear Wallow trail head and going in past Standley guard station on foot. Hopefully we can find some elk.
Let us know how it goes. The lady and I plan on taking some time off after harvest and riding into some new areas. My plans to come up to WA for the high hunt might be shot since our harvest is shaking out later than I'd like.
Quote from: KopperBuck on August 07, 2017, 09:02:16 AMLet us know how it goes. The lady and I plan on taking some time off after harvest and riding into some new areas. My plans to come up to WA for the high hunt might be shot since our harvest is shaking out later than I'd like.Will do. I did notice that things are running late. Still seeing standing quite a bit of standing mint and looks like some are still working on grass seed. When I worked for Rudds grass was usually close to being wrapped up or was done by the time the fair rolled around. Usually just had wheat to deal with and burning off the grass fields by around this time. There's a number of loops you can make out of Moss Springs that are open and Bear Creek is always cooler to ride in than most anywhere else. Rock Springs down to the Land Ranch is open as well as the trail from their up to Red's, no idea how the main trail past that looks like as to if it has been cut out or not past Red's.
The mules speak for themselves, however the fact they are roached between the ears tells ya something, the saw scabbard is first class, and anyone towing a FeatherLite displays an unspoken level of intelligence.I'm beginning to slowly develop some respect for theleo.
Side note: Tell your dad I need a good riding mule in the near future. Perhaps he knows of one.
For sure on the jogging thing.I have mules I pack.I'm looking for a good riding mule that isn't old. (Ain't everyone)We ride in the hills weekly, but at 52 I don't necessarily want to do the whole training thingy......again.As it stands I'm just finishing the 4 year old horse I ride.Once I'm done with it it will be passed down to my 10 year old son, his horse will be passed down to his younger sister, and dad will need a new ride.
Honestly I'm looking for something 15-16 hands, saddle broke, well behaved, bridges, water, loads, clips, easy to catch, not spooky, easy keeper, Red, Black, or Bay.You know what I want as much as you ride the woods.