Ancient Juniper Trail – Flatiron Rock Trailhead loop from Flatiron Rock Trailhead

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Oregon

Deschutes County

Ancient Juniper Trail – Flatiron Rock Trailhead loop from Flatiron Rock Trailhead

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Ancient Juniper Trail – Flatiron Rock Trailhead loop from Flatiron Rock Trailhead

01:22

5.12km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Oregon Badlands Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Ancient Juniper Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ancient Juniper Trail is a 3.1-mile loop trail that leads you into the Oregon Badlands Wilderness into an area that is covered with ancient western juniper woodlands. The old …

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3.44 km

Flatiron Rock/ Oregon Desert Trail

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Flatiron Rock is the origin of the lava flow that spewed to the surface when lava traveled through a lava tube system and reached the area from the blast of …

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5.09 km

Flatiron Rock Trailhead

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The Flatiron Rock Trailhead is the most popular spot to access the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. A basic map shows you the trails leading into the desert like landscape with ancient …

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5.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

109 m

Elevation