Buckhorn Meadows Trail #205

This trail accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and allows for relatively quick access to Wildcat Basin. There are unique geological formations of volcanic origin. Wildcat Spring in Wildcat Basin is one of the few good water sources in the area.

Parking is difficult, but not impossible for stock trailers. Stock water is available at trailhead, as well as tie stalls.

Buckhorn Meadows Trail Brochure

Current Conditions

Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.

General Information

Wilderness Regulations apply. Motorized and mountain bike use prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

From the town of John Day, OR., travel south on US highway 395 for approximately 10 miles to the junction with County Road 65. Turn left onto County Road 65 follow for approximately 7 miles, the road then becomes Forest Road 15. Continue on Forest Road 15 approximately 1 mile to the junction with Forest Road 1520. Follow Forest Road 1520 for approximately 4.5 miles to the trailhead. The trailhead is about a mile beyond Canyon Meadows Campground.