Oregon · Hiking

Two Dragons

1.9 mi
round trip
939 ft
climb
7,303 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Two Dragons open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. It doesn't name Two Dragons, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Two Dragons is an easy out-and-back hike in the La Grande Ranger District of Oregon's Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The trail runs about 3.9 miles from start to finish, with a total elevation gain of 939 feet, and the high point reaches about 7,303 feet. The climb is gentle for most of the way, but the steepest stretch comes around the 1.1-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 15%. The route begins at roughly 6,645 feet and ends at about 6,630 feet, so the ascent and descent are nearly equal. The trip takes about 2 hours. The nearest town is La Grande, and the nearest campsite is Grande Ronde Lake Campground, about 1.4 miles away. Mud Lake Campground is about 2.3 miles off, and the Hoffer Lakes Trail is about 2.8 miles away. Other nearby options include Anthony Lakes, a climbing area about 3.4 miles away, and Anthony Creek, a canoeing spot about 6 miles away.

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