River Trail

River Trail

NPS Photo

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.

Details

Duration

10-35 Minutes

Activity

Front-Country Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Sheep Rock Unit

Drive 2 miles north on HWY 19 from the HWY 19 / HWY 26 junction and the Cant Ranch parking lot will be on the right-hand side. The trailhead is on the east side of the parking lot.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

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