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Ice Lake Trail to Matterhorn Peak

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Ice Lake Trail to Matterhorn Peak

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Ice Lake Trail to Matterhorn Peak

07:38

18.7km

1,560m

Hiking

The Ice Lake Trail to Matterhorn Peak is a truly epic hike through the heart of Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness, offering a journey from lush river valleys to high alpine splendor. You'll navigate through dense forests, past roaring waterfalls, and alongside the West Fork Wallowa River before reaching the pristine,…

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 13.4 km for 2.14 km

After 15.7 km for 763 m

After 17.2 km for 974 m

Waypoints

Wallowa Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is one of the most popular trailheads into the Wallowa Mountains. You can start to hike along the West Fork Wallowa Trail or Chief Joseph Trail. Both connect with …

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2.65 km

West Fork Wallowa Trail

Highlight • Trail

The West Fork Wallowa Trail is a popular way to access the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The trail follows the rushing Wallowa River for quite a while. It is especially beautiful during fall when the leaves change their color.

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4.60 km

West Fork Wallowa River & campsites

Highlight • River

At this location next to the rushing West Fork Wallowa River, you will find plenty of flat campsites. There are a few down trees that can be used as benches. Campfires are allowed at this elevation.

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8.48 km

Adam Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

On your way up to Ice Lake, you can spot the rushing Adam Creek Falls. The falls are not accessible at this location, but you can get to Adam Creek a little further down.

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12.7 km

Ice Lake

Highlight • Lake

Ice Lake is a stunning lake in the Wallowa Mountains. It has crystal-clear water and is surrounded by towering mountains like the Matterhorn (which is accessible via a strenuous trail). …

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13.3 km

Beach at Ice Lake

Highlight • Beach

We were stunned to realize that there is a small, sandy beach on the west end of the lake. Mountain bluebirds fill the shrubs nearby. An excellent place to enjoy …

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15.7 km

Matterhorn

Highlight • Summit

Getting up to the summit of the Matterhorn is not easy. The trail is sometimes fairly visible and very steep and rocky in places. But once you are up here, …

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18.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

3.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

30°C

16°C

52 %

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