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There
are eight miles of hiking trails at roughly 4,400 feet in elevation.
These trails are on native soils and the footing can be sand
or rocky. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. The weather
is usually hot in the summer, so be prepared and protect yourself,
and carry sufficient water. Water is available at the starting
points, and at several places along the trails. All of these trails are fairly easy, with only a few slightly
strenuous climbs.
Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:
| Campground Shortcut |
| Distance: |
.36 miles one-way |
Rating: |
Easy |
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Starts in the campground. |
| Description: |
This trail ends at the Fishing Access. Using this trail lets you complete a loop back to the campground without backtracking on the Scenic River Trail. This trail passes through some unusual lave rocks and areas that are quite a bit different from the rest of the Park. |
| Centennial Trail |
| Distance: |
3.5 miles one-way |
Rating: |
Easy |
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Starts at the Fishing Access area. |
| Description: |
This trail ends at the bus turnaround. It is a two-way trail. Along the trail you may have a chance to see coyotes, white pelicans, many water fowl, rabbits, and will get to walk through some old growth sagebrush. |
| Meadows Trail |
| Distance: |
.65 mile loop |
Rating: |
Easy |
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Starts in the campfire program area, next to the river. |
| Description: |
This trail follows the river and is a good trail to watch birds and sometimes see beaver and muskrats. |
| Oregon Trail |
| Distance: |
1.3 miles one-way |
Rating: |
Easy |
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| Trailhead: |
Starts at the bus turnaround parking lot. |
| Description: |
This is a two-way trail and is accessible to the handicapped. It passes along the Snake River, under the Interstate highway, and up to the historical Oregon Trail rut remnants. At the end of the trail there is a permanent display that tells a little about the Oregon Trail's history. You may walk in the ruts if you are careful not to damage them. In the area of the trail you may see deer tracks and other signs of wildlife. |
| Scenic River Trail |
| Distance: |
.75 miles one-way |
Rating: |
Easy to Moderate |
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| Trailhead: |
At the Fishing Access area or near the campfire program area. |
| Description: |
This trail connects the Meadows Trail to the Fishing Access area. It is a one-way trail. There are many nice river viewing areas. This trail is steep in some places. |
| Yahendeka Trail |
| Distance: |
.25 miles loop |
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Starts and ends at the Visitor Center. |
| Description: |
 In the summer there are self-guided trail booklets available that explain some of the things you will see along the trail. This is a very good beginning trail because of the information that is presented along it that can be valuable on the other trails. |
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