A gravel path goes through grass and shrubs
10-35 Minutes

Geologic Time Trail

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Travel in time between the past and present on this 0.5 mi (0.8 km) path connecting the Trail of Fossils and the picnic area. No collecting is permitted.

Travel in time between the past and present on this 0.5 mi (0.8 km) path connecting the Trail of Fossils and the picnic area. No collecting is permitted.

Tags

Front-Country HikingFossils and PaleontologyGeologyClarno Unithikinggeologypaleontology

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Details

Duration

10-35 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

This relatively flat compacted gravel trail has an average width of 37.7 inches with a minimum width of 20 inches. Potential Hazards: Muddy after rain and snow

Pets

Yes

Reservations

No

Location

Clarno Unit

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