Contact Info
Prairie City, OR 97869
- Phone:
- 541-820-3800
Basics
- Length:
- 1.8 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 1.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7000 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 7000 feet to 7500 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 500 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June to November
Description
The trail travels through an open meadow, high elevation area. It overlooks the Little Malheur River to the south and views of the Unity area can be seen to the east. Wildflowers and herds of deer and elk are the main attractions, although the Monument Rock and other rock formations are also unique.
The trail travels through an area burnt in 1989.
Details
Length:
1.8 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
1.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
7000
Elevation Range:
7000 feet to 7500
Elevation Change:
500
Usage:
Light
Season:
June to November
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Prairie City, travel on County road 62 for approximately 9 miles to Forest Service road 13. Follow Forest Service road 13 approximately 16 miles to Forest Service road 1370. Take Forest Service road 1370 approximately 9 miles to the trailhead.
