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Roads End

Roads End Trailhead is an easy walk to a spectacular view of the John Day Valley to the north and Bear Valley to the west and south. The entire length of the trail is on an old roadbed within the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. This trail is the first section of the shortest route to the top of Strawberry Mountain. The end of this trail ties in with the Pine Creek Trail 201 to the west and the Onion Creek Trail 368 to the east. This 3-way intersection is "Roads End" landmark.

 

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.

General Information

Malheur national forest supervisors office and blue mountain ranger district

Address: 431 Patterson Bridge Road John Day, OR 97845
Phone: (541) 575-3000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Elevation

8000

Directions

  • From Prairie City, Oregon, turn onto South Main Street.
  • Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.
  • Turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the cemetery, the road then becomes County Road 62.
  • Follow County Road 62 approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16.
  • Turn right onto Forest Road 16.
  • Follow Forest Road 16 approximately 6 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1640.
  • Turn right onto Forest Road 1640 and continue for approximately 11 miles to the Roads End Trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 2nd, 2025