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:
- 3.4 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 4300 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3000 feet to 4300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -1300 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
The area is signed. Limited parking and dispersed camping is located near the trailhead. A large section of the Granite Creek Trail is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness. This trail is one of the primary accesses in to the Wilderness. Several operational mining claims are located near the trail. Trailpark Pass is required. Closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.
Details
Length:
3.4 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4300
Elevation Range:
3000 feet to 4300
Elevation Change:
-1300
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Spring to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte SW
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Granite, head west on Forest Road No. 10 approx. 1.5 miles. Turn Right on Forest Road No. 1035 and travel approx. 3 miles to the end of the road. Trailhead is well signed.
