Palmer Junction - FS 6231

Total Miles
4.7

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Palmer Junction is a 4.6-mile point-to-point, well-maintained, single-lane gravel road. Starting at an intersection with FS 62, Palmer Junction provides access to several spur trails, along with the Fry Meadows Guard Station, before ending at the border between the Umatilla National Forest and private timberland. After the border, the road transitions to FS 43, which can be taken to the nearby town of Elgin. Palmer Junction is open year-round.

Photos of Palmer Junction - FS 6231

Palmer Junction - FS 6231
Palmer Junction - FS 6231

Difficulty

As a winding, single-lane gravel road, Palmer Junction is suitable for most 2WD and low-clearance vehicles when maintained during seasonal maintenance. Weather conditions such as rain or snow can significantly impact the difficulty. As with most trails in the area, bringing a chainsaw or equipment to clear fallen trees is recommended.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Palmer Junction - FS 6231 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Palmer Junction - FS 6231 Map

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