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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Big Creek Trail #3151

This 6.3-mile trail travels within North Fork John Day Wilderness near Big Creek. It runs southwest from Big Creek Meadows Campground and Trailhead off of Forest Service Road 52 to Oriental Creek…

Big Springs Campground

Site Open

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…

Blue Mountain Trail #6141

This trail begins at Forest Service Road 4500 and ends at Trail #3001 and Trail #3002.

Buck Creek Trail #3073

From Buck Creek Trailhead this more difficult trail enters North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and is open to foot and horse traffic only. It follows Buck Creek for 3.5 miles, crossing the creek once…

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.…

Buck Mountain-Buck Rim Trail #3075

This trail is located on the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and is open to foot and horse traffic only. This trail begins at the Buck Creek Trailhead and ends at Blue Mountain Trail #6141, Lake Creek…

Bull Prairie Lake Campground

Site Open

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…

Bull Prairie Lake Trail #3056

The Bull Prairie paved trail circles Bull Prairie Lake and campground areas. The trail offers a number of places to fish at including three floating docks, and several benches and picnic tables.…

Burnt Cabin Trail #3226

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…

Burnt Cabin Trailhead

Site Open

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