Bend · John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

River Trail

Starting at the Cant Ranch parking lot, this 0.6 mi (1 km) long trail passes through historic fields and alongside a historic fruit orchard on its way to the John Day River. Fruit may be collected from the orchard when in season, but please do not climb the trees since the branches are old and brittle.

Time needed

10-35 Minutes

Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

This relatively flat trail is 0.6 miles long and has an average width of 57.1 inches wide with a minimum width of 40 inches. There is a bench and wayside partway through the trail and another bench at the end of the trail. There is a picnic table at the end of the trail. Potential hazards: Exposed metal rods

front-country hiking

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