The One Place In Oregon That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Located in the high desert of central Oregon, The Painted Hills is one of Oregon’s most spectacular natural wonders. This ancient place is full of colorful rolling hills that will make you feel like you’ve landed on another planet.
Located near the town of Mitchell, The Painted Hills is a wonderfully unique natural wonder that will blow you away.
This gorgeous place draws visitors from across the state and beyond. Bright colors are streaked through the naked hills, creating an enchanting environment that's simply unparalleled.
There are many wonderful trails winding through the unusual landscape. Here's a photo of the Painted Cove Trail, where you can see some of the hills up close from a boardwalk.
The Painted Hills is one of the three units that makes up the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. There are two other unique sections of the monument you can visit as well: the Sheep Rock Unit and the Clarno Unit.