About Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to [Big Creek Trail 377](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recreation/recarea/?recid=40086) which enters [Strawberry Mountain Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39906) and many other trails. Offering opportunities for both day hiking and backpacking trips. Horse facilities provide a convenient jumping off point for access to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trailhead and trail see the highest usage during big game hunting seasons.
- Managed by: Malheur National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi south of Prairie City, OR · 44.24247, -118.61733
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Murray Campground 2.4 mi
- Lake Creek Organization Camp 2.7 mi
- Big Creek Campground 3.9 mi
- Indian Springs Campground 4.2 mi
- Campsite · 15 mi SE of Prairie City 4.4 mi
- Crescent Campground 4.5 mi