Red's Horse Ranch Trail & Minam Lodge - Trail #1908
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May-October

Trail Description

The Minam Lodge is a private holding within the Eagle Cap Wilderness that has recently been renovated under new ownership. Red's Horse Ranch is a Forest Service owned ranch nearby, also outside of wilderness restrictions. The area is secluded with no roads leading to it. Both have an airstrip in front of them. The trail featured here is the quickest and most direct way to get there without a plane. It is a mostly downhill hike from Moss Springs Campground and trailhead. It gets frequent horsemen use so the trail is blown out and dusty at times.

Trail data mapped by Brian Sather on Sep 3, 2011 · Last update: Aug 2, 2017

Waypoints

Moss Springs

45.274766, -117.677822

Minam Lodge

45.352, -117.63461

Photos

Minam Lodge seen from the other side of the Minam River.Bridge from the west
The trail when it gets to the top of Backbone Ridge before dropping down to the ranch.The airfield at Reds Horse Ranch during December
Reds Horse Ranch in December