Ah I see. I think I'll leave that glory to someone else. Thanks!

Thanks so much for this!! Seriously really helpful. I spent a few days playing with different routing options and connections and it just looks pretty tough to string many different long routes together. That 100-mile loop looks pretty sweet though! 

Oh by the way, why will going past Lord Flat lead to death?? Of course that piqued my interest and immediately made me want to do it haha.

Thanks again!

Awesome! I see a stretch of the Western Rim NR trail and a stretch of the Imnaha Trail but that's about it. And a stretch of Lake Fork Crk Trl. And those are only allowed as out and backs. Are there some dirt roads or other trails that allow for some longer rides? Any other ways to access the Snake River? or the Wallowa River? Or any ways to get up high near Eagle Cap wilderness?
Thanks!!

Hey Rooster, I know this is a long shot since it's been over three years since this post, but I'm hoping for some help planning a bikepacking trip in the Wallowas. Let me know if you'd be willing to help!