McClellan Trailhead

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Malheur National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,987 ft
Elevation

This trailhead accesses the nonmotorized McClellan Mountain Trail, #216. The trail is in a semi-primitive roadless area allowing hikers a great place to get away and enjoy a quiet place to hike.  The trail leads hikers to Fields Peak as well as McClellan Mountain and connects over to the Riley Creek Trail #216A.

Getting there

From John Day, OR, travel west approximately 18 miles on Highway 26 to the junction with Forest Road 21.  Drive south on Forest Road 21, approximately 4.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 115.  Proceed east on Forest Road 115 approximately 1/2 mile to the junction with Forest Road 2160. Travel south on Forest Road 2160 approximately 1/4 mile to the junction with Forest Road 2160-041. Continue traveling south on 2160-041 to the trailhead.

44.33302, -119.20360 · 44°19'58.9"N 119°12'12.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.62.11.91.72.11.30.50.50.61.52.23.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about McClellan Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at McClellan Trailhead?
No. McClellan Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near McClellan Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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