Hike among rocks in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument that are up to 44 million years old. Expansive views of spectacular landscape. Fossil trees and nut beds.

Activity Notes

Public and behind-the-scenes hikes in the John Day Fossil Beds, hiking past fossil trees and nut beds formed by long-ago lahars. Your leader is an amateur geology aficionado who will leave you with a richer understanding of what we're looking at. One bonus of this hike is dramatic skies. There's one crux move that will require use of hands. Meet at Gateway.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 150 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Spectacular Views
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