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Beautiful Wallowa Lake was shaped by glaciers which covered this region three to seven times. The 2,000 foot thick Bennett Glacier scoured the West Fork of the Wallowa River for almost 20 miles, creating Wallowa Lake and leaving nearly perfect examples of lateral and terminal moraines around the lake. Mule deer wander in the vicinity year round. At six miles in length, Wallowa Lake is a playground to water skiers, jet skiers, and paddle-boaters. Take a tramway to spectacular views atop the 8,300 foot summit of Mt. Howard, on the edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Two miles of hiking trails at the top of the tram ride provide incredible views into three states. This area was part of the ancestral homelands of the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce. A monument to Old Chief Joseph rests at the north end of the lake. Return to Joseph and take Road 350 east. Travel on Highway 350 for 8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 39, also known as the “Wallowa Mountain Loop Road.” It’s decision time: take 39 south toward Halfway, or, stay on 350 for side trips to (1) Imnaha and (2) Hat Point, where the most spectacular views of Hells Canyon and the Seven Devils Mountains on the Idaho side can be seen. It’s over a mile straight down from the canyon rim at Hat Point to the banks of the Snake River below. Allow 3-4 hours for this side trip or camp overnight.