The Top 12 Attractions in Wheeler County

Great view point to see the Painted Hills sprawling out around you. The hills are listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. The different colored layers are due to different periods of wet or dry climate conditions.

As you ascend up the side of the Palisades the trail ends at the base of the arch. It towers straight up above you. A trail marker signifies the end … read more

Cyclists are welcome without this accommodation, which is located in a former church. Several types of accommodation are possible: dormitory, single rooms, camping. Access to sanitary facilities, kitchen, living room … read more

The trail is well maintained and starts as a wide crushed gravel singletrack that narrows slightly as you ascend to the ridge. There are places to stop and look out over the Painted Hills as you climb.

As you hike along the base of the Palisades, keep an eye out for fossils of leaves and pieces of wood along the trail. Be sure to leave the fossils undisturbed for others to enjoy!

Spring Basin is a fantastic place to explore some of Oregon's most rugged, remote, and visually stunning scenery. The trails take you on a journey through seemingly endless rolling hills … read more

The trail is beautiful but starts to become more and more faint the further you go, so bringing a digital map is highly recommended. You are likely to see evidence … read more

On a clear day you can see Mount Hood in the distance. There are two summits, one of which requires a little bit of bushwhacking to get to. The views from up here are phenomenal.

Standing at 6875 feet Spanish Peak is not the tallest peak in Ochoco but it does provide some fantastic views. From the summit you will see spectacular views of the crystal blue waters of Rock Creek Lake in the distance.