A small rock arch at the top of a cliffside formed from erosion
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

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