Salt Creek Summit
Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.
Open/Close Dates
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Avalanche Conditions
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Trail Map
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Nearest Snotel
RMSC resourceMt Howard 7910 ft Big Sheep Am 6240 ft MAP
Weather
RMSC resourceForecast for Salt Creek Summit area
Search & Rescue
RMSC resourceWallowa County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (541) 426-3131
Snowmobile Clubs
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Parking
RMSC resourceDirections: From Enterprise, Oregon, travel south on Oregon State 82 for about 6.5 miles to Joseph, Oregon; In Joseph, turn left on Oregon State 350 travel east for about 8 miles; Turn right on Wallowa Mountain route – County road 806,for about 5 miles to the cattleguard/Forest boundary at which point the road becomes Forest Road 39 – Wallowa Mountain Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel on Forest Road 39 for about 5 miles to Salt Creek Summit, The snow park entrance is located on the left side of the road.
User Permits
RMSC resourceGet Permits Now Sno-Park permits are required in designated Sno-Parks from November 1 – April 30. Permit information: You can move a Sno-Park permit from one vehicle to another. You can use California and Idaho Sno-Park permits in Oregon. You can use Oregon Sno-Park permits in California and Idaho. You may get a fine for parking in a Sno-Park without a permit. Oregon Sno-Parks Brochure
Fees
RMSC resourceAnnual Sno-Park Permit (November 1 – April 30) – $25* 3-Day (consecutive) Sno-Park Permit – $9* Daily Sno-Park Permit – $4* *Agents may charge an additional service fee. To become a Sno-Park Parking Permit agent, call 503-945-5052.
Buy a Permit
RMSC resourceYou can buy a permit at: Permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores, and other retail outlets issue all types of permits . Get an annual permit online at DMV2U – includes printable interim permit to use immediately. Note: Sno-Park permits are NOT REFUNDABLE .
Products & Services
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Lodging
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Road Conditions
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