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North Fork John Day River Trail #3022
This trail begins at North Fork John Day Trailhead within the Campground. This 22.9 mile trail travels east along along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River within North Fork John Day Wilderness and ends at Oriental Creek Trailhead on Forest Service Road 5506.
This trail is popular for its fishing, hunting, hiking, and pack and saddle recreation opportunities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Forest trails are not maintained and typically not accessible from late fall through late spring due to snow. Please call the North Fork John Day Ranger District Office for up-to-date information. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply
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| Closest Towns: | Granite, OR |
| Information Center: | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Ukiah, OR head southeast on Forest Service Road 52 approximately 40 miles to the North Fork John Day Campground and trailhead. Parking for the trailhead is in the north end of the campground.
Besides the 20-site campground, there is a large trailhead parking area, toilet, unloading ramp, and facilities for stock animals (corrals, mangers, hitching posts).
This site is directly adjacent to the Wild & Scenic North Fork John Day River and the Blue Mountain National Scenic Byway.
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking: See activity description under Day Hiking.| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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