ViewpointHidden gem
Painted Hills
Mitchell, Oregon
Striped red and gold hills in central Oregon's high desert.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Colourful clay hills banded in red, yellow and black, part of John Day Fossil Beds. Short trails lead to the best views. The colours are strongest after rain.
Good to know
- Visit at sunrise or sunset
- Stay on the paths
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed then gravel, fine for 2WD
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
Know what the drive costs
Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and plans the stops.
Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads
