Contact Info
Ochoco National Forest
3160 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754
3160 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754
- Phone:
- 541-416-6500
Basics
- Length:
- 8.2 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 6 - 7 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 3400 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3400 feet to 4900 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1500 feet
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
Trail is a reconstruction of a historic pack trail used from 1915 - 1922. First mile of trail is along old road and through recent timber sale. Final 4 miles are on well preserved, scenic historic route, excellent views.
Details
Length:
8.2 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
6 - 7 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
3400
Elevation Range:
3400 feet to 4900
Elevation Change:
1500
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Two trailheads - No. 1) From Prineville, east 27 miles on US Highway 26 just past Ochoco Divide. Left on Forest Road No. 650. Park just off highway in gravel pit and hike old road. No. 2) From Prineville, east 25 miles on US Highway 26. Left on Forest Road No. 27, 1 mile. Right turn on Forest Road No. 2730. 6.5 miles, then right turn on Forest Road No. 2735. 1.5 miles to trailhead.
