15-30 Minutes
Flood of Fire Trail
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Mostly easy with several stair steps, this 0.5 mi (0.8 km) long trail ends at a dramatic cliff face and a view of colorful geologic formations and fiery floods of basalt across the valley.
Mostly easy with several stair steps, this 0.5 mi (0.8 km) long trail ends at a dramatic cliff face and a view of colorful geologic formations and fiery floods of basalt across the valley.
Tags
Front-Country HikingGeologyScenic ViewsSheep Rock unithikinggeologypaleontology
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Details
Duration
15-30 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
This 0.5 mile trail is mostly easy with several stair steps (16" x 14" max) and gravel and rocky terrain. The minimum trail width is 24 inches. Potential hazards: rocks, several rock stair steps, muddy after rain and snow
Pets
Yes
Reservations
No
Location
Sheep Rock Unit