Bear Creek Road (Painted Hills Trail)

Total Miles 1

Technical Rating

1 Easy

Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Trail Overview

This maintained gravel road will take you through part of the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Hills National Monument. You can access the Painted Hills Overlook from this trail, which has several hiking trails as well. Be aware, as you continue down this trail it becomes a private road with no trespassing signage.

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Difficulty

This is a very easy trail and is well maintained.

History

Come see these amazing geological formations that resulted from erosion from previous rain forests and volcanic formations.

Technical Rating

1

Javier C

Jun 20, 2025

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Bear Creek Road (Painted Hills Trail) Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

High Clearance
Full Width

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