Contact Info
Malheur National Forest
801 Seabreeze Blvd
PO Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
801 Seabreeze Blvd
PO Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
- Phone:
- 541-575-3000
Basics
- Length:
- 3.7 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 2 - 3 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6550 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 6550 feet to 7200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 650 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June to November
Description
This trail into the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area offers a spectacular vista of the Middle Fork Valley and the peaks of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness far to the south, while ascending the south face of Sunrise Butte. Although the bottom portion of this slope is timbered most of the trail is open sagebrush with limited access to water until reaching the crest. Parts of the trail were recently burned, so be aware of falling snags in high winds.
Details
Length:
3.7 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
2 - 3 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6550
Elevation Range:
6550 feet to 7200
Elevation Change:
650
Usage:
Light
Season:
June to November
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From US Highway 7, one mile north of Austin Junction (US Highway 395) turn west on County road 20 (Middle Fork of the John Day River road) and go 8 miles to Forest Service road 4550. Follow the 4550 road to the intersection with the 4555 road. Follow the 4555 road to the trailhead.
