Geologic site named for the colorful layers of its hills corresponding to various geological eras, formed when the area was an ancient river floodplain
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Open all year though fully accessible for only four months during summer, owing to the very heavy winter snowfall
Overview
The Painted Hills Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a set of rounded hills banded in red, gold, and black, formed 35 million years ago on an ancient river floodplain, with the colors coming from changes in climate. Fossils of early horses, camels, and rhinoceroses have also been found. The colors are most vivid after rain and in soft light, and short trails, including the Painted Cove Trail and Carroll Rim Trail, give close and high views.
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