Hiking Central Oregon - Oregon Badlands - Flatiron Rock Trail
This video describes a portion of the Flatiron Rock Trail in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness the way it was on 10-25-2016. The trail head is east of Bend on Hwy. 20 near mile post #16. We took the Ancient Juniper trail to where it joins the Flatiron Rock Trail, then took that to Flatiron Rock. The trail is basically flat, wide and very easy to hike. It took us about 2½ hours to hike out and back to Flatiron Rock, a distance of a little over 6 miles.The area is quite rugged and beautiful in it's own way. I have heard that the Juniper trees here get very old, sometimes over 1000 years. It was very windy the day we went, and difficult to get good video without a lot of wind noise, but I think you can still get an idea of what the area is like.
Oregon Badlands Wilderness
The United States Congress designated the Oregon Badlands Wilderness in 2009 and it now has 29,180 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness holds a number of remarkable and exciting landforms and geologic features. Most of the area includes the rugged Badlands volcano, which has features of inflated lava. Windblown volcanic ash and eroded lava make up the sandy, light-colored soil that covers the low and flat places in these fields of lava. Dry River, active during each of several ice ages, marks the southeast boundary between two volcanic areas -- Badlands volcano and the Horse Ridge volcanoes.
Earth movements along the Brothers Fault Zone have faulted and sliced up the old Horse Ridge volcanoes, but not Badlands volcano. The Badlands formed in an unusual way. The flow that supplied lava to the Badlands apparently developed a hole in the roof of its main lava tube. This hole became the source of lava that built a shield volcano that we call the Badlands (technically, a rootless shield volcano). An irregularly-shaped pit crater at the top of the shield marks the site where lava flowed in all directions to create the Badlands.
A variety of wildlife species inhabit the area including yellow-bellied marmots, bobcat, mule deer, elk, and antelope. The southern portion of the Badlands Wilderness includes crucial winter range for mule deer. Avian species include prairie falcons and golden eagles.
You can also explore cracked volcanic pressure ridges, called tumuli, or walk narrow moat-like cracks in the ground. Traces of human history are visible to the careful observer. At 29,000 acres, the Oregon Badlands Wilderness represents an outstanding example of ancient western juniper woodlands atop Columbia River Basalts. Almost 50 miles of trails offer the visitor many opportunities for hiking or horseback riding loops of various lengths.
As a designated wilderness, the Oregon Badlands Wilderness enjoys the highest level of permanent protection!
The Bureau of Land Management's National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of the West's most spectacular landscapes. It includes over 886 federally recognized areas and approximately 27 million acres that include Wilderness areas.
With the passage of the Omnibus Public Land Act in March 2009, the BLM now manages eight Wilderness Areas across nearly 247,000 acres in Oregon. The BLM also manages one Wilderness Area in Washington covering 7,142 acres. In addition, the BLM currently protects wilderness values on 82 Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) and five Instant Study Areas in Oregon totaling more than 2.6 million acres and one WSA in Washington totaling 5,557 acres.
Wilderness is Congressionally-designated piece land that is managed in accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964 to ...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness. Wilderness areas are places where natural processes take precedent; areas managed so that nature remains substantially unchanged by human use. Rugged trails provide the only access into wilderness, and travel is restricted to foot or horseback.
This video will allow you to plan your trip, navigate the wilderness, and enjoy its solitude and splendor. Before you head out to this area be sure you know how to use a map and compass. To learn a little more about map and compass navigation check out our video on YouTube:
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The Oregon Badlands Wilderness
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A look inside Oregon's Badlands Wilderness and its ancient stand of juniper trees.
Oregon Badlands Backpacking
The Oregon Badlands were absolutely beautiful.
Badlands Rock offered an amazing view. It's a fun scramble to the top.
Flatiron Rock doesn't look like much from a distance, but inside is a lava maze! This rock formation has long cracks through it that intersect in multiple places, as well as many caves. This was my favorite part of the trip, and we camped on the side of Flatiron, which offered a beautiful view of the sunset and snow-covered Sisters Mountains.
Oregon Badlands Hike
Oregon Badlands flatiron rock trail
Central Oregon wilderness adventures: Old trash dumps in the Badlands near Bend
The Badlands are one of my favorite places. But the ancient trash dumps always irritate me, so I haul out a sack of junk every time I hike there. Here is one dumpsite I've been working on. It is located near the Larry Chitwood trailhead.
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness is located about 16 miles east of Bend, Oregon, along State Highway 20.
From the BLM website: The Oregon Badlands Wilderness holds a number of remarkable and exciting landforms and geologic features. Most of the wilderness includes the rugged Badlands volcano, which has features of inflated lava. Windblown volcanic ash and eroded lava make up the sandy, light-colored soil that covers the low and flat places in these fields of lava. Dry River, active during each of several ice ages, marks the southeast boundary between two volcanic areas -- Badlands volcano and the Horse Ridge volcanoes. Earth movements along the Brothers Fault Zone have faulted and sliced up the old Horse Ridge volcanoes, but not Badlands volcano.
The Badlands formed in an unusual way. The flow that supplied lava to the Badlands apparently developed a hole in the roof of its main lava tube. This hole became the source of lava that built a shield volcano that we call the Badlands (technically, a rootless shield volcano). An irregularly-shaped pit crater at the top of the shield marks the site where lava flowed in all directions to create the Badlands. It is located about 1500 feet northeast of milepost 15 on Highway 20. Highway 20 traverses the shield along a straight, five-mile stretch between the intersections with an old section of Highway 20 (between mileposts 12.6 and 17.5). Soils in the Badlands were largely formed from ash associated with Mt. Mazama, now known as Crater Lake. A variety of wildlife species inhabit the area including yellow-bellied marmots, bobcat, mule deer, elk, and antelope. The southern portion of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness includes crucial winter range for mule deer. Avian species include prairie falcons and golden eagles.
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Hikes Near Bend Oregon: WYCHUS CREEK
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We made a lot of mistakes filming/editing this one but had a blast as a family getting out to hike on the Upper Wychus Creek Trail just south of Sisters, Oregon and near Bend. In the intro, after my wife and I goof around for a bit, we talk about the trail and its features, what hazards to watch out for (especially if hiking this trail with your kids), and we capture some silly but profound commentary from our three year old boy, Dash. Because this is our first video, we also talk about what we want this channel to be and where it's heading. Follow our journey if so inclined by tapping the subscribe button!
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Oregon Badlands Wilderness The Hunt for the Petroglyphs
We went on a hike today to find the petroglyphs in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. The hike was good, but the petroglyphs were a bit of a disappointment. The path was wide and flat for the most part, but it was pretty sandy so it made it a more strenuous hike than it should have been for the distance and the lack of elevation.
Oregon Dual Sport Wanderin'
Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon offers some amazing dual sport, camping, and exploring opportunities. Here is one such trek. Dusty and Joe adventuring on a 1980 Honda Xl500s and 2003 KTM 450EXC, respectively. Strap your camping gear on the bike and head out. Do it. NOW.
Flyover of the Badlands Wilderness in Oregon
Flyover of the Badlands Wilderness in Oregon. The United States Congress designated the Oregon Badlands Wilderness in 2009 and it now has a total of 29,261 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness holds a number of remarkable and exciting landforms and geologic features. Most of the area includes the rugged Badlands volcano, which has features of inflated lava. Windblown volcanic ash and eroded lava make up the sandy, light-colored soil that covers the low and flat places in these fields of lava. Dry River, active during each of several ice ages, marks the southeast boundary between two volcanic areas -- Badlands volcano and the Horse Ridge volcanoes. Earth movements along the Brothers Fault Zone have faulted and sliced up the old Horse Ridge volcanoes, but not Badlands volcano. The Badlands formed in an unusual way. The flow that supplied lava to the Badlands apparently developed a hole in the roof of its main lava tube. This hole became the source of lava that built a shield volcano that we call the Badlands (technically, a rootless shield volcano). An irregularly-shaped pit crater at the top of the shield marks the site where lava flowed in all directions to create the Badlands. It is located about 1500 feet northeast of milepost 15 on Highway 20. Highway 20 traverses the shield along a straight, five-mile stretch between the intersections with an old section of Highway 20 (between mileposts 12.6 and 17.5). Soils in the Badlands were largely formed from ash associated with Mt. Mazama, now known as Crater Lake. A variety of wildlife species inhabit the area including yellow-bellied marmots, bobcat, mule deer, elk, and antelope. The southern portion of the Badlands Wilderness includes crucial winter range for mule deer. Avian species include prairie falcons and golden eagles.
Additional information about the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, and all the other BLM Wilderness areas in Oregon/Washington, is available online at:
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Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail - Sparks Lake, Oregon
We had an awesome time hiking the Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail! This trail is an easy 2.5 mile loop, but can be done as a shorter loop with the short cut trail. The loop starts by going left at the trail head, through old lava flows and pine forest. There are peek-a-boo views of Mount Bachelor, South Sister and Broken Top along this side of the loop. Once the trail reaches the lake it's absolutely incredible! The color and clarity of Sparks Lake is unbelievable, with almost a tropical look to it. The views of the mountains at the end of the loop are spectacular!
The Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail is located just off of the Cascade Lakes Highway, about 25 miles west of Bend, Oregon. Sparks Lake is a perfect lake for kayaking, swimming, SUP, and has plenty of beaches for families and kids!
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Exploring the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico
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If you love photographing bizarre landscapes, desert hiking and boondocking off the beaten path then the Bisti Badland Wilderness in north west New Mexico is for you.
The place is full of interesting sandstone formations and the unique terrain at times seems like a different planet.
In this video I'll show you some highlights of our hikes in to the Bisti Badlands and a view of our free camping spot in the parking area.
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Canal near Tumulus Trail, Oregon Badlands
Our English Springer Spaniels out for a walk by a canal near the Oregon Badlands. A thunderstorm was building as we were walking and the sky was beautiful.
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Activities in Oregon: A hike in the Badlands versus fixing the lawn sprinkler
I started out with the intention of working out at the gym. Then I was going to turn on the water to my lawn sprinkler and fix the inevitable leaks and breaks. Why not take a quick hike in Badlands, about 16 miles northeast of Bend instead of working out?
You know the rest of the story. The day was so beautiful I hiked until I absolutely had to go home.
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My dad and I spent the 2nd Saturday of season cleaning up our gear in the backcountry and hauled out everything back home. I retrieved my trailcams as well and they are back at home collecting dust until I set them out again next year. On our way home, we got a phone call to go and help track a bull elk that my cousin shot so that's also a part of this vlog...
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Big Camera: Canon 60D
External Mic: Takstar
Digital Camera: Nikon 1 J5
Camcorder: Sony HDR-XR150
Tripod: Vanguard 233AP
Trailcams: Tasco
Backpack: Badlands Clutch
Rifle: Browning X-Bolt Stainless Steel Carbon Fiber Fluted (30-06)
Ammo: Winchester Ballistic Silvertip (168gr)
Bipod: Harris Bipod
Scope: Nikon Prostaff 5 (4.5-18x40)
GPS: Garmin Rino 755t
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