Journey
Blue Mountain Eagle
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Daniel and Will Carpenter wind up the hike following the
trail past other rock formations after exploring Arch Rock.
Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter
A look at the arch from the ground up.
ARCH
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No matter how the arch was creat-
ed, the view is stunning — a hidden
gem in the forest.
My family enjoyed exploring
both sides of the arch, and my agile
teen climbed to the top for a bird’s-
eye view.
The winding uphill climb to
Arch Rock is definitely worth the
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journey, and I’m sure we’ll share
it with friends and family in the fu-
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To reach this geological treasure,
travel about 12 miles east from John
Day on Highway 26, and turn left
(north) on County Road 18, also
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Daniel Carpenter pauses under Arch Rock. The trail to
the rock formation is just over a half-mile round-trip.
Arch Rock), and turn right. Trav-
eling a short distance, after passing
over Camp Creek bridge, the brown
metal trailhead sign, “Arch Rock
Trail 258,” will be seen at the left.
Park by the roadside, and start
your adventure!
called Keeney Forks Road. Con-
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Four Corners, which is Forest Road
36, and turn right. This road is grav-
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about nine miles north to Forest
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