Recreation area

McClellan Trailhead

Malheur National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This trailhead accesses the nonmotorized McClellan Mountain Trail, #216. The trail is in a semi-primitive roadless area allowing hikers a great place to get away and enjoy a quiet place to hike.  The trail leads hikers to Fields Peak as well as McClellan Mountain and connects over to the Riley Creek Trail #216A.

Getting there

From John Day, OR, travel west approximately 18 miles on Highway 26 to the junction with Forest Road 21.  Drive south on Forest Road 21, approximately 4.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 115.  Proceed east on Forest Road 115 approximately 1/2 mile to the junction with Forest Road 2160. Travel south on Forest Road 2160 approximately 1/4 mile to the junction with Forest Road 2160-041. Continue traveling south on 2160-041 to the trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.