Apple Trail parallels ridge routes followed by the historic Mascall Stock Driveway and the Paulina-Dayville Wagon Road (Apple Road) through open grass and shrubland, and mixed conifer forest. Most grades are moderate, with some steep pitches. Trail is maintained every year to primitive standards. Ho...

Back Trail descends in to the Cottonwood Creek drainage along ridge systems parallel to Back Creek through open ponderosa pine forest and mahogany thickets, to end in dense mixed conifer forest as it approaches Cottonwood Creek. Trail gradient ranges from relatively gentle to moderately steep.

Barnhouse Trail makes a relatively gentle climb across steepening terrain for 2.4 miles to connect with Fry Trail No. 816. The trail passes through managed mixed conifer and ponderosa pine forest with recent timber harvest activities and roads evident. From the junction with Fry Trail, Forest Road N...

This trail joins the Twin Pillars and Wildcat trails together. Either hike the Twin Pillars trail for 1.5 miles and take the right fork, hike the Wildcat trail from White Rock Campground for 1.5 miles and take the left fork.

This trail's highest use periods is in the fall during big game hunting seasons and accesses the Vinegar Hill Scenic Area, where no motorized vehicles are allowed. Some wildlife seen along this trail have been Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, black bear, coyote, cougar, bobcat, raccoon...

This short 0.5 mile trail provides access to Black Canyon Trail No. 820 a little earlier and later in the year than the higher elevation No. 820 trailhead at Dusty Camp. Forest Road No. 5810 is also more suitable for use by passenger vehicles and trailers than Forest Road No. 5840 to Dusty Camp Trai...

This trail allows for relatively quick access to Wildcat Basin. There are unique geological formations of volcanic origin. Wildcat Spring in Wildcat Basin is one of the few good water sources in the area. Undeveloped trailhead. Parking is difficult, but not impossible for stock trailers. Passenger v...

This trail offers excellent views of the John Day Valley. It also allows access to Canyon Mountain and the west end of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.Most of the trail is dry, but there are a few streams along it. The road is not maintained by the Forest Service. Recommend 4X4 vehicles only duri...

The Cedar Grove Trail enables the public to visit a natural Cedar Botanical Area located on the Forest. This area is unique since it has the only Alaskan yellow cedar trees within several hundred miles. There are several areas available to camp around the trailhead and vicinity.Parking space is limi...