Hiking

The Umatilla National Forests provides hundreds of miles of trails for hikers, horse riders and backpackers. From the smooth, easy interpretive trails around Jubilee or Bull Prairie Lake to a more challenging trek into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, we offer opportunities for most experience levels.

Please remember that many of these trails are multiple-use. Non-motorized trails are limited to hikers and horses, with some trails open to mountain bikes. A few trails are open to both motorized and non-motorized users. Wilderness trails are closed to all types of motor vehicles and mechanical transport, including bicycles, wagons and carts. Guided hikes may also be available at some locations. Practicing Outdoor Ethics will ensure that everyone on the trail has an enjoyable experience.

Please practice Outdoor Safety and Leave No Trace to make your visit safe and enjoyable while protecting resources we all enjoy.

Many trails have some type of regulation, fee or seasonal restriction, so it's wise to find out more about the specific trail you wish to explore before showing up at the trailhead. Parking and comfort stations exist at some trailhead locations. Stop or call one of our District Offices for maps and specific information.

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Alder Thicket Campground

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Welcome to the northern gateway into the Blues. This campground is located just off of Forest Service Road 40, which is just three miles into the Blue Mountains. Overgrown trees and tall Alder…

Basin Trailhead

Site Open

Provides access to: Basin Creek Trail #3006 which enters North Fork John Day Wilderness and ends after 1.3 miles at its junction with Glade Creek Trail #3014.Directions: From Dale, OR travel…

Bear Wallow Creek Campground

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This campground offers a pleasant experience among the pines adjacent to State Highway 244.  It features 8 campsties, including 1 accessible site and 2 accessible vault toilets.  There is no…

Big Creek Meadows Campground

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Big Creek Campground is small and increasingly popular with OHV recreationists, located just off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway.  It also provides access into the North Fork John Day Wilderness and…

Big Springs Campground

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Looking for a nice cool break from that summer heat? This campground is the coolest campground in the area during hot summer days. Hunting and hiking opportunities are in a close proximity of Big…

Buck Creek Trailhead

Site Open

Provides access to: Buck Creek Trail #3073, Buck Mountain-Buck Rim Trail #3075 and Nine Mile Ridge Trail #3072 which enter North Fork Umatilla Wilderness.There is limited parking at this trailhead.…

Bull Prairie Lake Campground

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Bull Prairie has been a gem to the local community and is considered a beautiful woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host family reunions or social events, and to extensively recreate. This…

Burnt Cabin Trailhead

Site Open

This trail begins with at the junction with trail South Fork Walla Walla Trail #3225 and ends at Burnt Cabin Trailhead. The trail provides access to hunting, fishing, camping, and backpacking. The…

Clearwater Big House Cabin

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Clearwater Big House Cabin is neatly placed on a gently rolling slope in a clearing planted with a younger generation of Christmas trees in the area. The Cabin's location may give the feel of being a…

Clearwater Lookout Cabin

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Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers uncluttered views of this great expanse from sunrise to the golden glow of sunset. The rugged landscape of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness stretches across the Northern…