Zumwalt Road

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Zumwalt Road is a gravel road located in NE Oregon, near Joseph. It is suitable for all vehicles and passes through the open prairie leading to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The road also goes through the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, which is managed by the Nature Conservancy. The Preserve features several marked hiking trails and an information kiosk not far from the main road. From many points along the road, you can see the rugged mountain peaks south of Joseph. To the east, towards the north end, you can also see the deep, rocky canyons of the Hell's Canyon region.

Camping is not allowed on the road because it is bordered by private land or the Preserve. The main hazards on the road are dust and moderate washboards.