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    John Day Fossil Beds

    National Monument Oregon

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Bicycling Information

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Bicycling is encouraged on main vehicle roads within the monument but is not allowed on the park trails.

For mountain bike trails outside the monument check out the links below.

Malheur National Forest

Umatilla National Forest

Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests / Crooked River National Grassland

Bureau of Land Management - Oregon and Washington

Did You Know?

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The first horses evolved in North America 50 million years ago, and at least 14 different genera have been found at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon.