Badlands, Flatiron Trailhead, OR
Posted by: Volcanoguy
N 43° 57.450 W 121° 03.078
10T E 656347 N 4868998
The Flatiron Trailhead provides access to Flatiron and Ancient Juniper trails.
Waymark Code: WM3DDY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2008
Views: 4
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 Wilderness Study area has about 50 miles of trails along former double track roads passing through a basaltic landscape and juniper forest.
What points of interest are there?: Badland Rock, Flatiron, and Dry River.
What activities are available?: Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
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
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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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