The Top 6 Gorges in Harney County
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6
to choose from in Harney County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra …
to choose from in Harney County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra …
Last updated: September 19, 2025
The Blitzen River Trail follow the meandering Blitzen River through a spectacular gorge. You can walk as far as Fish Creek on a path that is sometimes obvious and sometimes …
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Follow a short side trail to an information board and further along the ridge for a fantastic view of the valley and the Little Blitzen River rushing at the bottom.
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Visible from the original route of the Oregon Desert Trail, Orejana Canyon cuts through the sagebrushy plateau as a deep gorge. Hiking cross-country through this canyon is an exciting (but …
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A zig zaggy trail leads to from the Blitzen River Trail to this scenic viewpoint. Enjoy the stunning panoramic vista of the Blitzen River and the gorge that is has shaped for centuries.
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Take a step closer to the edge and enjoy the breathtaking view into Big Indian Valley and Big Indian Creek way below you.
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This is the best viewpoint of the Little Blitzen Gorge headwall. Nearby is a former stockman's camp, as evidenced by the log fence corners. This served as a base for overseeing herds of cattle as they grazed.
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