Badlands, Dry River Trailhead, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 03.704 W 120° 59.258
10T E 661173 N 4880698
The Dry River Trailhead provides access to the Dry River Trail.
Waymark Code: WM3H1G
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
Views: 11

The Badlands Wilderness Study Area is located about 12 miles east southeast of Bend, Oregon. The study area includes 32,321 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands and about 50 miles of trails along former double track roads. The Badlands includes a wide variety of basaltic landforms and juniper forest. The trace of Dry River also passes through the study area.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 32,321 acres

Is there a trail system?: Yes

If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
The Badlands contain about 50 miles of trails along former double track roads in a basaltic landscape and juniper forest.


What points of interest are there?:
The Dry River channel


What activities are available?:
Hiking, Mtn Biking, and Horseback Riding.


List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Rocky terrain


Dogs Allowed?: Yes

Is a permit/fee required?: No

Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

Hours of accessibility?: Not listed

If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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