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Joseph

Joseph is a town in Wallowa district, Oregon, United States of about 1,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site, Nez Perce National Historical Park and Old Chief Joseph Gravesite.

45.3543° N, 117.2296° WPop. 1,063

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see54
Notable131
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Joseph

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Joseph
  2. Chief Joseph Falls, Wallowa Lakewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mount Howardviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Bonneville Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Chief Joseph Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Sawtooth Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Joseph
Today’s loopJosephStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Joseph?

Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site (nature spot, about 2 km), Nez Perce National Historical Park (park, about 3 km), Old Chief Joseph Gravesite (nature spot, about 3 km), Chief Joseph Falls, Wallowa Lake (waterfall, about 7 km), Chief Joseph Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Sawtooth Peak (peak, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Joseph?

92 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Joseph?

Rocky Hollow, about 6 km by road; Joseph Knob (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Joseph?

Knights Pond, about 2 km by road; Wallowa Lake Dam (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Joseph?

Start in Joseph, visit Chief Joseph Falls, Wallowa Lake, then Mount Howard, then Bonneville Mountain, then Chief Joseph Mountain, then Sawtooth Peak, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

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