Bend · John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Painted Cove Trail

The Painted Cove Trail is 0.25 mi (0.4 km) roundtrip. The Painted Cove is an amazing color palette of vibrant rocks. A portion of this trail features a level boardwalk to cross over sensitive soils. Please stay on the designated trail.

Time needed

10-30 Minutes

Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

The Painted Cove Trail is 0.25 miles around. This dirt trail has an average width of 72.2 inches with a minimum width of 39 inches. There is a boardwalk at the trailhead that is wheelchair accessible. There are five exposed wooden steps 6 inches high following the boardwalk. There is a bench near the end of the trail loop. Potential hazards: exposed wooden steps, rocks, muddy after rain and snow, boardwalk slippery after rain and snow

front-country hiking

Part of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.