TRAIL BEGINNING: At its intersection with Seven Devils Trail #124 at Iron Phone junction.

TRAIL ENDING: At its intersection with the Bernard Creek Trail # 58.

ACCESS:

From Riggins, take State Highway 95 south one mile to the Seven Devils Road, Forest Road #517. This is a steep one lane gravel road with turnouts, and is fairly rough for the last few miles. Although adequate for most passenger cars, it is not recommended for RVs or travel trailers. It is generally open from early July to mid October. It is 17 miles to Windy Saddle Trailhead and generally takes one hour.
From Windy Saddle Trailhead, take the Seven Devils Trail # 124. It is 5 miles to Iron Phone junction (where trails #124, #57, and #140 meet). Trail # 140 leaves to the north along Dry Diggins Ridge.

ATTRACTIONS:

Dry Diggins trail is an exceptionally scenic trail of easy to moderate difficulty. The trail follows the flat top of Dry Diggins Ridge for 2 1/2 miles providing views of the Seven Devils Mountains, the Oregon side of the Hells Canyon, and even the Snake River at the north end of the ridge. From this point the trail drops steeply for 1 1/2 miles before intersecting with the Bernard Creek trail # 58. This trail makes an excellent day hike from a base camp within the Lily Pad Lake, Hibbs Cow Camp, or Bernard Lakes area.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Water availability is limited. Some water may be found running intermittently in the small draws transacting the ridge, but this is not a dependable source for drinking water. After the trail drops off the north end of the Dry Diggins Ridge, it becomes steep and perilous in places.

Length: 3.7 miles

Elevation: Trailhead 7,320 feet Trail ending 6,000 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Restrictions: This trail is located,within wilderness and wilderness restrictions apply. Hells Canyon Wilderness has a party size limitation of eight people and sixteen head of stock. Please practice "Leave No Trace" camping techniques.

Recommended Season: Mid-July to mid-October

Use: Light

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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest P.O. Box 907, Baker City, Oregon 97814

Please refer to the National Forest map for complete trail system.