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Forks Trailhead
Provides access to: Forks Trail #3019 which travels south for nearly 7 miles within North Fork John Day Wilderness.
Limited parking is available. Dispersed campsites with corrals are located close to the trailhead.
Directions:From Granite, OR head north on Forest Road 73 for 8.6 miles. Then continue northwest on Forest Road 52 for about 17 miles. Then turn left (south) on Forest Road 5225 and travel about 3 miles to the trailhead just behind the Forks Guard Station.
From Ukiah, OR, travel about 23 miles to Forest Road 5226/5225 junction. Turn right (south) onto Forest Road 5225 and travel about 3 miles to the Forks Guard Station. The trail takes off just behind the Station. There are a horse corral and large dispersed campsites adjacent to the trailhead.
Forks corral and dispersed camp:
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Forest trails are not maintained and typically not accessible from late fall through late spring due to snow. Please call the North fork John Day Ranger District Office for up-to-date information. |
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| Fees: | No fee |
| Open Season: | Late May |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply within North Fork John Day Wilderness. |
| Closest Towns: | Granite, OR; Ukiah, OR; Dale OR |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | North Fork John Day Ranger District |