Princess Trailhead West

Current Conditions

Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.

The trailhead is the starting point for the 9.3 mile Princes Trail #251 that provides access to the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area, which is non-motorized. During the summer months this trail offers visitors a beautiful, quiet place to hike in areas with scenic vista's, as well as cooling shade from patches of timber. This trail's highest use period is in the fall during big game hunting seasons. Parking is VERY limited. The last 5 miles of Forest Service Road 2010 are not maintained for passenger vehicles. Vehicles with 4X4 capabilities are recommended.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.7516844

Longitude: -118.6921448

Directions

From John Day, OR., travel east on US Highway 26 for approximately 30 miles to the junction with US Highway 7. Follow US Highway 7 approximately 1 mile to the junction with County Road 20. Follow County Road 20 approximately 13 miles to Forest Service Road 45. Follow Forest Service Road 45 for approximately 10 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 4500537. Drive east on Forest Service Road 4500537 for approximately 2 miles to the Head O'Boulder Camp.