MALHEUR RIVER TRAIL

Trial: #303

Open: MAY TO OCTOBER

Length: 7.6 MILES

Elevation: 4800 to 5000feet

Usage: LIGHT

Trail Feature:

Follow the Malheur River Trail as it traverses along the steep canyon walls before dropping to scenic river banks of the Malheur Wild and Scenic River, lined with old growth pine, larch, and fir trees. Designated as a Wild and Scenic River this remote trail provides travelers with unrivaled rugged beauty as well as solitude. Stop and fish for red band trout or look for eagles and osprey while negotiating this 7.6 mile trail.
This is not a loop trail. Visitors beginning at the Malheur River Trailhead will have a steep hike up out of the canyon to Hog Flat Trailhead. The trail receives light use and has not been maintained. Watch for rattlesnakes in the summer and fall. The trail is open to hiking and stock use only no OHV or bicycles are allowed on this trail.

Hiking: Allowed

Mt Biking: Prohibited

Horses: Allowed

ATV: Prohibited

Directions to Malheur River Trailhead:
From Seneca, OR., follow Forest Road 16 approximately 14.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1643. Follow Forest Road 1643 approximately 9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1651, turn left onto Forest Road 1651 continue for 0.9 miles to the trailhead.

Directions to Hog Flat Trailhead:
From Seneca, OR., travel east on Forest Road 16. Follow Forest Road 16 approximately 14.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1643, turn right onto Forest Road 1643. Follow Forest Road 1643 approximately 15.3 miles to the junction with Forest Road 142. Follow forest Road 142 approximately 1.2 miles to the trailhead.