Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
- Phone:
- 541-427-3231
Basics
- Length:
- 22.9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- Multi-Day
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3350 feet to 5200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -1850 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
The area is signed. Limited parking, toilets, and maintained Campground is located near the trailhead. The 23 miles of trial follows the river near the bottom of the North Fork drainage.
The trail, located in the North Fork John Day Wilderness, is popular for its fishing, hunting, hiking, and pack saddle recreational opportunities. Closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts. Trailpark Pass required at the trailhead, and camping fee pass required in campground.
Details
Length:
22.9 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
Multi-Day
Trailhead Elevation:
5200
Elevation Range:
3350 feet to 5200
Elevation Change:
-1850
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Spring to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte SW
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Ukiah, head southeast on Forest Road No. 52 approx. 40 miles to the North Fork John Day Campground.
