Skyline Trailhead

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Malheur National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,087 ft
Elevation

Provides eastern access to SkylineTrail #385 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trailhead does have parking for horse trailers.  The Skyline Trail is a great starting point for those wishing to day hike or backpack into the Strawberry Mountain wilderness. 

Getting there

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street.  Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street turn left onto Bridge Street.  Continue on Bridge Street past the local cemetary,  the road becomes County Road 62, continue on County Road 62 for approximately 17 miles to the junction with Forest Road 101.  Turn left onto Forest Road 101 and travel approximately 2 miles to the trailhead.

44.23948, -118.53790 · 44°14'22.1"N 118°32'16.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.83.53.73.02.81.80.60.50.72.24.05.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 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 Skyline Trailhead

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

Camping near Skyline Trailhead

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

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