Magone Slide Trail #353

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Magone Slide Trail #353 is a relatively quiet trail in spite of its location close to the Magone Lake Recreation Area. The trail ascends slightly over 300 feet through old ponderosa pine stands which were growing when the slide occurred that created Magone Lake about 1860. In addition to the hundreds of large ponderosa pine growing at strange angles, evidence of the slide can be observed in the slope where terraces were formed by slumping. Viewpoint B ends atop the largest of the slump block terraces affording an excellent view of the bare rock face from which the slide originated. Viewpoint A is also located at the top of a slump block terrace, affording a spectacular vista of the Strawberry Mountains to the south across the John Day valley. Because the trail is generally quiet, deer and a variety of birds, including the unique pileated woodpecker, are often observed. Wildflowers can be found throughout the year with the most spectacular displaying beginning in the spring and continuing well into June. The length of the trail is 1.5 miles and is considered to be easy. Hiking is allowed.