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The Painted Hills are in full view throughout the hike. Enjoy the reds, yellows, and blacks that paint the hills.
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A view of Painted Ridge from the Overlook Trail. Great views of the hills can be found all along the trail.
The trail climbs to the top of this hill. You can also see the box that contains the trail ledger off to the right.
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David Hitchcock
Dec 1, 2016 near Fossil, OR
“The Painted Hills are in full view throughout the hike. Enjoy the reds, yellows, and blacks that paint the hills.”  

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The Painted Hills are in full view throughout the hike. Enjoy the reds, yellows, and blacks that paint the hills.
The trail climbs to the top of this hill. You can also see the box that contains the trail ledger off to the right.
Large rocks that have rolled down the hill sit on either side of the trail.
The trail as it departs the road and begins to climb the hillside.
A bench sits off to the right side of the trail, allowing you to take in the views of Painted Ridge and the surrounding hills.
The gravel trail departs the parking area and climbs to the hilltop.
A sign at the overlook that shows the mineral composition of the hills and what the various colors represent.
A view of Painted Ridge from the Overlook Trail. Great views of the hills can be found all along the trail.
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