Painted Hills Oregon - Member Hike

Hike Name: Painted Hills Oregon
Country: United States
State: Oregon
Nearby Town: Mitchell, Oregon.
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: The Painted Hills Unit is located 9 miles northwest of of the town of Mitchell. The entrance is on Burnt Ranch Road, 6 miles north of its junction with Highway 26. There is no visitor center at this unit, but there is a picnic area available, as well as several trails.
Total Hike Distance: 1.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Trail Head
Trails Used: Very well distinguished trail. Less than a mile.
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: None
Management: State Forest Service
Contact Information: Painted Hills
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: Best to go after it rains. This is one of the shortest 'hikes' but the trip and views is more than worth it. You will spend more time in the car getting there but when you do your mouth will drop. There is a dirt parking lot and you can get out and hike up about 1/4 of a mile. Although you can see it before you reach the parking lot and as soon as you get out of your car. You will see gorgeous hills that look like the have been painted shades of red and pink and black. It is a view you have to go see at least once in your life. I have gone countless times and it always amazes me.

Hiker:

CarleyLouWho


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