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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit

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Mitchell, United States

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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit Reviews | Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit is located in Mitchell, United States on 37375 Bear Creek Rd. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit is rated 4.7 out of 5 in the category national park in United States.

Address

37375 Bear Creek Rd

Phone

+1 5419872333

Amenities

Good for kidsPublic toilet

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

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David Cure-Hryciuk

The Painted Hills Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are located in eastern Oregon, USA. This scenic, colourful desert park is a fantastic corner of Oregon with a very interesting landscape. I have compared these badlands hills to a three way cross between the reds of the Utah canyons, the clay bank badlands of Drumheller, Canada and the vegetation being like the Okanagan/Okanogan region of Washington/British Columbia. It is however unique unto itself and gorgeous mixture of mountains, canyons, badlands, forests, grasslands and semi-arid scrub land. The Cascade Mountains to the west rain shadow the area creating an arid landscape in this part of Oregon. The badlands are ablaze with bright colours and the trees make for contrasting greenery. There are desert plants here such as Brittle Prickly Pear Cacti (Opuntia Fragilis) and Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum). The hikes here aren't too crowded and the scenery is certainly worth the trip out here.

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Nelson Phillips

We loved the Painted Hills. It's a hidden treasure that most people would drive right past without a second look.

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jeff gilbert

Cool place to check out. More importantly great ranger service. I send a great thanks to Chief Ranger Ell. I had a flat tire and she went above the call of duty to make sure I was safe and helped me get on my way. Thanks for your outstanding service Chief Ranger Ell

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E. Muritz

The Painted Hills are said to be one of the \Seven Wonder of Oregon\ and are easily accessed and viewed in a relatively short amount of time. Don't skip the neighboring Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds -- it doesn't get the same kind of hype but is arguably even more impressive!

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S. Ryan

What an excellent place. If you go when it is raining, plan accordingly which means it is MUDDY. Wear appropriate shoes. Poles are also helpful.

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