Day 1 – September 12: Elgin to Enterprise

“Breaking Camp” (44 miles)

From the familiar outpost of Elgin, climb a ladder of ranchland rollers, with the Blue Mountains and Mt. Emily over your shoulder. Once you top out on the Minam Grade, take in views to the Wallowa River Canyon as you glide down into it. After winding through the canyon walls, emerge to the first peek of the peaks of the Wallowas, beckoning you toward them through the lush and fertile Wallowa Valley.