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:
- 8.3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 6 - 7 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 3750 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3750 feet to 5850 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2100 feet
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
Most of this trail travels through Mill Creek Wilderness, following Mill Creek itself. It is a fairly easy hike except for numerous stream crossings with no bridges. This trail receives fairly heavy use, especially in summer. Cattle are also allowed to graze in the area. The highlight of this trail is the contrast between thick stream vegetation and ponderosa pine forest, as well as views of the Twin Pillars, 200 foot tall volcanic plugs that dominate the landscape. Trail ends on north side of Wilderness at Bingham Prairie on Forest Road No. 27.
Details
Length:
8.3 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
6 - 7 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
3750
Elevation Range:
3750 feet to 5850
Elevation Change:
2100
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Prineville, travel 9 miles east on US Highway 26 to Mill Creek Road (Forest Road No. 33). Travel northeast 9.5 miles to the trailhead adjacent to Wildcat Campground.
