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Painted Hills Overlook – Painted Cove Boardwalk loop from John Day Fossil Beds - Painted Hills Unit

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Painted Hills Overlook – Painted Cove Boardwalk loop from John Day Fossil Beds - Painted Hills Unit

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Painted Hills Overlook – Painted Cove Boardwalk loop from John Day Fossil Beds - Painted Hills Unit

03:13

11.5km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

27 m

Leaf Hill

Highlight • Summit

2

3.30 km

Painted Hills: 4 Distinct Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

3

3.63 km

Painted Hills Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

4

5.67 km

Carroll Rim Trail viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

5

5.71 km

View of Painted Hills from Carroll Rim Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.92 km

Carroll Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

Tip by

7

9.05 km

Painted Cove Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

B

11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

4.03 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.42 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Monday 9 November

18°C

6°C

89 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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