Panoramic views of the Baker Valley and the Wallowa Mountains meet the eye to the east, while the endless folds of the Blue Mountains fade away to the south and west. Six lakes may be viewed from the Crest Trail and an additional five can be reached by spur trails or cross-country travel. Meadows and some springs below the trail offer rest stops and campsites. Wildlife such as deer, elk, mountain goats and birds of prey may be observed from the trail.
The southern section of the trail is located in general forest lands while the northern end is within the Baldy Unit of the North Fork John Day Wilderness Area.
