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Umatilla National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,511 Google reviews · Running trail in Pendleton, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Umatilla National Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Recreation at this sprawling forest includes canoeing, camping, fishing & cross-country skiing.
What runners say about Umatilla National Forest
“The timber is so beautiful and thick up there and I had good access to the creek , there are several campgrounds on that road to Olive Lake, all are a good choice.”
“The views are great, it's nice and quiet at night, and it is very accessible for everyone.”
Love Umatilla! It's beautiful, dry woods. I stayed at Jubilee Lake which is a great campground. The site I had, #30, was huge! Very private. You can swim in the lake, kayak, paddleboard. There is a trail around the lake for hiking, partially paved.
This review is for the Tucannon River trail. Any day spent outside is a great day, even in 105° temperatures. This hike was a bit cooler, being near the Tucannon River, but, as much of the way is still exposed, it was hot. Plenty of places along the way to cool one's heels, though.
Umatilla Forest is one of my favorite places to hike. I highly suggest you take any opportunity you can to hike any trail. The views are spectacular and the trails are well maintained.
I grew up running around in the Umatilla national forest! Spent a lot of time with my now deceased parents there. One of my favorite places on earth. Lots to do and see, hike, hunt, ride horses, swim, canoe, four wheel.... you’re only limited by your imagination
Trail conditions & character
“The timber is so beautiful and thick up there and I had good access to the creek , there are several campgrounds on that road to Olive Lake, all are a good choice.”
“The views are great, it's nice and quiet at night, and it is very accessible for everyone.”
“This National Forest offers rangelands, open Ponderosa pine savannahs, dense dark grand fir and Engelmann spruce forest, and rocky, windswept mountaintops.”
Plan your run at Umatilla National Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(541) 278-3716
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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