15-45 Minutes
Clarno Arch Trail
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
This 0.5 mi (0.8 km) trail climbs almost 200 ft (60 m) in height to the base of the Palisades to a view of an arch above. No collecting is permitted.
This 0.5 mi (0.8 km) trail climbs almost 200 ft (60 m) in height to the base of the Palisades to a view of an arch above. No collecting is permitted.
Tags
Front-Country HikingFossils and PaleontologyGeologyClarno Unithikinggeologypaleontologyfossils
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Details
Duration
15-45 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
This 0.5 mi (0.8 km) trail climbs 200 ft (60 m) in height with an average width of 32.7 inches and minimum width of 15 inches. Trail composition varies from compacted gravel to dirt. There is a bench at the end of the trail. Potential hazards: Rocks, muddy after rain and snow
Pets
Yes
Reservations
No
Location
Clarno Unit