About this place

Joaquin Miller Trail is a great starting point to explore the wilderness, connecting with other trails for a short day hike or multiday backpacking trip. Visitors can connect with East Fork Canyon Creek Trail #211, Canyon Mountain Trail #218 that leads to Pine Creek Trail #201 which travels through Wild Cat Basin and over to Roads End Trailhead. This trailhead connects to many more trails that lead to more popular destinations like Strawberry and High Lakes. From John Day, travel south on Hwy 395 to the junction with County Rd. 65. Take County Rd. 65 south approximately 4 miles to the junction with Forest Rd. 6510, continue on 6510 for 5 miles. Trailhead at end of road