Sumpter, Oregon · Baker County · Facility
The Marble Pass Trailhead is located on the southern end of the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City. The small site is very rustic with limited parking and difficult vehicle access.
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The Marble Pass Trailhead is located on the southern end of the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City. The small site is very rustic with limited parking and difficult vehicle access.
From Baker City, Oregon north on Highway 30 to northrn edge of town to Pocahontas Road; Turn left (west) on Pocahontas Road and go about 7 miles to the Marble Creek Road (becomes Forest Road 6510); Turn left on Marble Creek Road and go for 9 miles to the top of the ridge to the trailhead.Advisory: Forest Road 6510 is very rough, steep and narrow. High clearance four wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommened.
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