Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
- Phone:
- 541-427-3231
Basics
- Length:
- 6.3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 4 - 5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3350 feet to 5200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -1850 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
The area is signed. Limited parking and dispersed camping is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Trailpark pass is required. Trail is closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountainbikes and carts.
Details
Length:
6.3 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
4 - 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5200
Elevation Range:
3350 feet to 5200
Elevation Change:
-1850
Usage:
Light
Season:
Summer to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Ukiah, head 24 miles southeast on Forest Road No. 52 to Big Creek Meadows . Turn right on Forest Road No. 5225 (Silver Butte Road) for 75 yards and take the first right on spur road No. 5225-020 and follow to its end.
