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 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!
This is an easy, well maintained trail that takes you along the base of the Palisades between the picnic area and the rest of the trails in this part of the park.
There are two benches at the viewpoint where you can rest and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Painted Hills, Sutton Mountain, and John Day River.