Hiking
Hiking and backpacking get you 'up close & personal' with the great outdoors. You notice the small things; the lichen on the trees, the tiny mammal footprints crossing the trail in front of you. The journey is its own reward!
Backpacking
Backpacking is available in the the Crooked River National Grassland and the Maury Mountains, Paulina area, and Prineville areas of Ochoco National Forest.
Day Hikes
Numerous day hikes are available in the the Crooked River National Grassland and the Maury Mountains, Paulina area, and Prineville areas of Ochoco National Forest.
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Alder Springs Trail (#855)
This trail descends into the canyon from the parking area at Alder Springs Trailhead. As it descends along the layered bluffs, visitors can see intriguing views of the canyon and the trail ahead.At…
Bandit Springs Sno-Park and Trailhead
Site Open
Bandit Springs Sno-Park is located off of Highway 26 and provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski/ snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest.  The trail ratings range…
Baneberry Trail (#812)
This short interpretive trail is accessed from Baneberry Trailhead and provides information about the natural ecology of the surrounding area.This trail is ADA compliant and provides a great short…
Barnhouse Trail (#813)
The Barnhouse Trail begins at the Barnhouse Trailhead within Barnhouse Campground. The trail makes a relatively gentle climb across steepening terrain for 2.4 miles to connect with Fry Trail (#816)…
Belknap Springs Trail (#833A)
This trail is a connector between Twin Pillars Trail (#832) and Wildcat Trail (#833). This trail is very scenic and provides excellent views of the Twin Pillars formation. Additionally, there are…
Bike Tie Trail (#810A)
This trail is used to connect the Woodpecker Trail (#810) with the Easy Trail (#811) which are both located at Bandit Springs Sno-Park.View a map of nordic and hiking trails at Bandit Springs.
Black Canyon Trail (#820)
This scenic trail parallels Owl Creek and Black Canyon Creek for the length of the Black Canyon Wilderness, descending from near the summit of Wolf Mountain to the South Fork of the John Day…
Black Canyon Wilderness
Site Open
This remote 13,400 acre wilderness offers opportunities for solitude. The major creeks of Black Canyon and Cottonwood bisect the area. Dense thickets of willow and brush follow the stream course.…
Bridge Creek Wilderness
Site Open
Bridge Creek drains northeasterly from the edge of the summit of the Ochoco Mountains, essentially dividing the 5,400-acre wilderness into two meadow-filled plateaus. The peaks of East Point and…
Coffeepot Trail (#820B)
This very steep trail follows ridges and crosses open slopes through grassy ponderosa pine forest with impressive views of Black Canyon Wilderness from the open south aspect slopes.Coffeepot Trail…