This water trough was a reliable water source for hikers along the Oregon Desert Trail. Unfortunately, it has been destroyed by cattle. The water from the spring flows through very silty ground that is trampled by cows and filled with cow poop. We were forced to collect water from the hoof holes, but of very bad quality. You should not count on that trough! If you are lucky like us in late June 2024, you might find some better flowing water further down Upper McCain Spring Road.

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Elevation 1,310 m

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Thursday 29 January

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Location: Malheur County, Oregon, United States

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