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Riley Creek Trail #216
This trail travels along Riley Creek and provides access to McClellan Mountain Trail #216 and the McClellan Mountain Semi-Primitive Roadless Area, which is closed to all motorized vehicles. The trail allows visitors a wonderful hike in a quiet setting. The trail is a soft compacted earth starting at Riley Creek Trailhead and continueing along the McClellan Mountain Trail #216. After connecting to the Fields Peak Trail it becomes a more rutted road surface and pretty steep. The trail traverses through beautiful wooded areas connecting with McClellan Mountain trail allowing for beautiful views of McClellan Mountain and Riley Mountain. Parking is limited to passenger vehicles. Parking for vehicles pulling trailers is vailable at the junction of Forest Road 2190 and Forest Road 2190589.
At a Glance
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Motorized use prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Prairie City, OR |
General Information
Directions:From John Day, OR., take US Highway 395 approximately 15 miles to the junction with County road 63. Follow County road 63 west approximately 6 miles to Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 approximately 5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2190. The trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 2190.
Parking:
Parking is limited to passenger vehicles.
Activities
Mountain Biking
This trail makes an excellent ride through beautifully wooded area and summits McClellan Mountain Trail #216. At the summit riders can enjoy a beautiful view of both McClellan and Riley Mountains.
Please remember this trail is used also used by hikers and horse back riders. Be prepared to share the trail.
Day Hiking
Hikers can enjoy a wonderful hike through a wooded area that summits McClellan Mountain Trail that allows beautiful views of McClellan Mountain and Riley Mountain. The area allows
visitors to enjoy the quiet of the McClellan Mountain Semi-Primitive Roadless Area.
Please know that others use this trail such as bicycle and horse back riders, be prepared to share the trail.
Horse Riding
Horse riders can enjoy a beautiful ride through changing terrain. The trail begins in a wooded area that summits the McClellan Mountain Trail #216. At the summit of the trail riders can enjoy a wonderful view of both McClellan and Riley Mountains.
Please remember that this trail is also used by hikers and bicyclists. Be prepared to share the trail.
Big Game Hunting
Big game hunting is very popular in the area during late summer through early winter. Hunts that are popular are Rocky Mountain Elk and mule deer. For regulation and license information please visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Viewing Wildlife
Vistors have the opportunity to see many different types of wildlife in the area. Wildlife in the area range from big game animals such as Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Deer to a large variety of birds and smaller creatures such as squirrels and chipmunks. Visitors to the area may also see animals such as black bear, wild turkey, and the beautiful wild horses that live in the area.
Viewing Plants
The trail is excellent for those wishing to see beautiful wildflowers in the late spring and early summer. Traveling through stands of ponderosa pine and a variety of plants.