With its rolling hills and rocky, mountainous landscape, Grant County offers miles and miles of trails for the most adventure-seeking hikers.

Here are two trails to get you started.

Lake Creek Trail

This is a great day-hike to beautiful High Lake and connects to many others for those wishing for longer multi day backpacking trips. A 4-mile trail, this is a perfect starting point for those wishing to explore the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street, follow the road past the local cemetery the way then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 to Summit Prairie. Go west on Forest Road 16 approximately 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road 924. Follow Forest Road 924 for about 5 miles; the trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 924.

Magone Lake Trail

This meandering mile and a half trail winds around Magone Lake. A campground with restrooms, fire pits and informational plaques are dotted along the trail. Boat docks and fishing holes are available as well.

Directions

From US Highway 26 between John Day and Prairie City, turn north on County road 18 to Forest Service road 3620. Go south on the 3620 road to Forest Service road 3618. Turn west on the 3618 road to the Magone Lake Day Use Area.