This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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North Fork John Day

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail

Length
22.9 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

This 22.9 mile trail travels east along along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.

Wild and Scenic section of the North Fork John Day River, Grant County, Oregon. Photo by USFS.

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Location: North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest

States: Oregon
Counties: Umatilla, Grant

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.

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Allowed Uses:

Swimming Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

Camping
Caving
Fishing
Snow, snow play general
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

David Guglielmi
Umatilla National Forest
North Fork John Day Ranger District
Ukiah, OR 97880
[email protected] • (541) 227-5326
www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma

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More Details

Elevation (low): 3300
Elevation (high): 5500
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Soil
Surfaces (additional): Soil

Tread Width (average): 18"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 5
Tread Grade (maximum): 10
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
Cross-slope (maximum): --
Running length (maximum): --

Certified as an NRT
Oct 18, 1979

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