Sheep Rock Trails - National Park Service · the surface, walking on exposed fossil beds is...
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19 26 26 Foree Blue Basin Historic Cant Ranch Thomas Condon Paleontology Center Rock C r e e k J o h n D a y R i ve r 2mi 3km 3mi 5km 4mi 6km CATHEDRAL ROCK Mascall Formation Overlook GOOSE ROCK To Mitchell To Kimberly and Spray To Dayville P I C T U R E G O R G E SHEEP ROCK 3360ft 1024m 2270ft 695m 2160ft 656m 2234ft 681m 2471ft 753m North Picnic area Restroom 0 0 0.5 1 Mile 1 Kilometer Sheep Rock Trails River Trail [0.6 mile round trip] Starting at the end of the Cant Ranch parking lot, this trail passes through the historic fields and orchard down to the John Day River. Fruit may be collected when in season. Sheep Rock Overlook Trail [1/2 mile round trip] Starting at the front gate of the Cant Ranch House, this trail ends at an overlook with a view down to the river and Sheep Rock high above. Thomas Condon Overlook Trail [1/4 mile round trip] This trail starts at the far end of the paleontology center parking lot and reaches an overlook of the river valley. The trail is steep at the beginning. J o h n D a y R i v e r 0 0 150 m 500 ft Thomas Condon Overlook Trail Sheep Rock Overlook Trail River Trail Orchard Picnic Area See inset map at right Paleontology Center and Cant Ranch Trails Thomas Condon Paleontology Center Historic Cant Ranch House Barn and Corrals 19 The colorful landscapes of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument showcase 40 million years of Oregon history. Evidence of volcanic activity, environmental changes, and ancient plant and animal life abounds. The monument offers many opportunities at each unit to explore these dramatic landscapes all year. Trails may be muddy and slippery when wet. Parking is available for cars, RVs, and buses at all trailheads. Pets are welcome but they must be kept on trails and on a leash at all times. All fossils, historic structures, archeological features, rocks, plants, flowers, and animals are protected by law and may not be collected or disturbed. For the protection of fossils under the surface, walking on exposed fossil beds is prohibited. This includes badland-like surfaces that have few to no plants growing on them. Fossils from the Sheep Rock area are rare and fragile. Any that are exposed are collected by scientists for protection. If you see a fossil, don’t pick it up. Photograph it and tell a ranger. Please also report to rangers if you see anyone digging for or collecting fossils. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior John Day Fossil Beds www.nps.gov/joda
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Historic Cant Ranch
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Sheep Rock Trails
River Trail [0.6 mile round trip]Starting at the end of the Cant Ranch parking lot, this trail passes through the historic fields and orchard down to the John Day River. Fruit may be collected when in season.
Sheep Rock Overlook Trail [1/2 mile round trip]Starting at the front gate of the Cant Ranch House, this trail ends at an overlook with a view down to the river and Sheep Rock high above.
Thomas Condon Overlook Trail [1/4 mile round trip]This trail starts at the far end of the paleontology center parking lot and reaches an overlook of the river valley. The trail is steep at the beginning.
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The colorful landscapes of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument showcase 40 million years of Oregon history. Evidence of volcanic activity, environmental changes, and ancient plant and animal life abounds. The monument offers many opportunities at each unit to explore these dramatic landscapes all year.
Trails may be muddy and slippery when wet. Parking is available for cars, RVs, and buses at all trailheads. Pets are welcome but they must be kept on trails and on a leash at all times.
All fossils, historic structures, archeological features, rocks, plants, flowers, and animals are protected by law and may not be collected or disturbed. For the protection of fossils under the surface, walking on exposed fossil beds is prohibited. This includes badland-like surfaces that have few to no plants growing on them. Fossils from the Sheep Rock area are rare and fragile. Any that are exposed are collected by scientists for protection. If you see a fossil, don’t pick it up. Photograph it and tell a ranger. Please also report to rangers if you see anyone digging for or collecting fossils.
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
John Day Fossil Beds www.nps.gov/joda
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E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A™ This publication was funded by visitor donations. Revised 2014
Story In Stone Trail [1/3 mile round trip]Erosion exposed several colorful badland outcrops that are visible along the path and in the distance. This trail is wide, level, and mostly paved.
Island In Time Trail [1.3 mile round trip]This trail follows the canyon floor and gently ascends through blue-green canyon walls. Exhibits and fossil replicas along the trail tell the story of the fossil landscape. This trail has 220 feet of mostly gradual elevation gain. Dog owners see notice above.
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Flood Of Fire Trail [0.4 mile round trip]This trail ends at a dramatic cliff face and a view down to the colorful geologic formations along the river valley. It is a gradual climb with a few stair steps.
Blue Basin Overlook Trail [3.25 mile loop]Climbing to an overlook of Blue Basin, this trail provides breathtaking views down into steep badlands and grand vistas of the John Day River valley. Clay surfaces are very slippery when wet. This strenuous trail includes 760 feet of elevation gain.
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No off-trail hiking allowed in the Blue Basin area
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Dog owners please note: There are thirteen short bridges on the Island In Time trail. They have a rough metal surface that dogs dislike. Dogs may need to be carried across these bridges.
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