Horse Riding and Camping

The wide open spaces of this high-desert forest are perfect for equestrian activities. Some trailheads and campgrounds offer corrals and horses are allowed on all Forest trails, just be prepared to share with other users

Horseback Riding

Riders can enjoy a nice rides through the wilderness,  beautiful remote canyons and  in spring and early summer riders can enjoy beautiful wildflowers. Throughout the year hikers have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife that range from big game such as Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Meer to a variety of birds including turkey, grouse and water foul such as ducks and geese.

In spring and early summer riders should be prepared for wet and muddy conditions.  

The trails are used by hikers and mountain bike riders, please be prepared to share the trail.

Horse Camping

Please use certified weed free hay, remove any unused hay when leaving the area.

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Big Creek Trail

This trail provides access to the south side of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trail climbs in elevation roughly 2300 feet in 5 miles of hiking. Visitors will see beautiful wildflowers in…

Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Big Creek Trail #377 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and many other trails.  Offering opportunities for both day hiking and backpacking trips.Horse…

Big Creek/Summit Prairie Trail

This trail is located on the former Hines Railroad Grade. Traveling on this trail takes you through steep grade, filled to accommodate railroad traffic, deep cuts through rocky hills and flat open…

Buckhorn Meadows Trail

This trail accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and allows for relatively quick access to Wildcat Basin. There are unique geological formations of volcanic origin. Wildcat Spring in Wildcat Basin…

Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead

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Provides access to: Buckhorn Meadows Trail #205 which accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. 

Canyon Mountain Trail

This trail offers excellent views of the John Day Valley. It also allows access to Canyon Mountain and the west end of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trail is compact dirt, with a 2200'…

Crane Creek Trail

This multiple use trail is the road bed of the historic Dalles Military Road. Visitors to the area can enjoy beautiful scenary, wildlife viewing throughout the year and wildflower viewing in the…

Davis Creek Trail

The majority of the trail is in moderate to heavy timber with only a few scenic vistas. Evidence of old mining and timber activities are visible from the trail. The roads to the western trailhead are…

East Davis Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Davis Creek Trail #244. There is a flat area for dispersed camping near trailhead. The trailhead is a beautiful spot with ponderosa pine.  Visitors to the area will…

East Fork Canyon Creek Trail

This trail accesses the Canyon Creek Natural Area -- a unique park like stand of old growth ponderosa pine within Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. This trail offers both low and high elevation life…