Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Central Point, Oregon
Anderson Butte Road
Anderson Butte Road is exceptionally scenic and can be run in most seasons. There are not many obstacles, though there are a couple of off-shoots that are fun (including Picnic Trail which is a nice… Learn more about Anderson Butte Road
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Long Way to Little Applegate River
This is a connection road between the back side of Talent, OR and the Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forests. The road leaves an area of homes and farms and climbs to about 4,200 feet before descending… Learn more about Long Way to Little Applegate River
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wagner & Siskiyou
This is a great run from Wagner Creek through parts of Siskiyou Pass to Maple Dell Gap. From Maple Dell Gap you can continue on to Squaw Lake or head north and reconnect with Siskiyou… Learn more about Wagner & Siskiyou
Total Miles
37
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Moon Watch
Bumpy uneasy gravel roads with a lot connections to explore. Logging is active in the area, so be aware of logging trucks. When wet expect plenty of mud and a good chance of getting stuck.… Learn more about Moon Watch
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp / Su
Siskiyou Pass
This is segment one of the SW Oregon Overland Adventure Loop. This segment is an easy gravel road between the Mount Ashland Ski Resort and the historic McKee Covered Bridge. It passes by two fire… Learn more about Siskiyou Pass
Total Miles
31.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Spur Road
This is a spur road following Palmer creek. There are lots of active mining claims along this stretch of creek. Also lots of side roads that just dead-end. Up by Baily Gulch, there are remains… Learn more about Spur Road
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Elderberry Dead End
Lots of little hubs that branch off of this gravel road. There is no connection to candy spur hub as depicted on the GPS, so you can't loop around as it's a dead end. It's… Learn more about Elderberry Dead End
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Page Mountain
The Page Mountain Trail is an out and back at Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon. It is a very easy ride with one tight spot that could potentially cause pinstripes if not passed with care.… Learn more about Page Mountain
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Snowbird
Snowbird is an easy gravel road with sections that have steep but gradual inclines. It runs through the Umpqua National Forest. This road is filled with gorgeous spots to enjoy views, yet it is a… Learn more about Snowbird
Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with sections that can be gradually steep and curvy. There are some sections of this road that have really cool… Learn more about Lookout Mountain
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Twin Lakes
Enjoy the views that this road has to offer. You might want to pull over and take a few photos! This road has a hiking, biking, and horseback trail. If you want to get out… Learn more about Twin Lakes
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Peel to Wolf Creek Job Corps Bypass Route
This route allows local residents and employees of Job corps to go around any fire or road hazards that may arise. Dome 4 in minus base rock exposed but mostly small tire friendly. Caution during… Learn more about Peel to Wolf Creek Job Corps Bypass Route
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Doe Head Mountain
Doe Head Mountain is an easy yet tight road where you will get pinstripes in the more overgrown sections of the trail. The road is mostly gravel, but there are parts that have been turned… Learn more about Doe Head Mountain
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Calfhead T.S.
Calf Head TS road runs through the Umpqua National Forest. It is a mostly gravel road with sections that have become more of a natural surface. The road gets tight in a few spots, and… Learn more about Calfhead T.S.
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Panther Creek
Panther Creek road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy single-car width gravel road with some spots to pull off. There are a couple of sections in the trees that clear out… Learn more about Panther Creek
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lower Emily
Lower Emily road is an easy gravel road that leads you to access Grotto Falls Trailhead. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead right after the bridge. The road after that gets tight and… Learn more about Lower Emily
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Backroads to Swiftwater to Peel Oregon
Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for… Learn more about Backroads to Swiftwater to Peel Oregon
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Copeland Creek
Copeland Creek road runs through the Umpqua National Fores. It is an easy gravel road with some gradual inclines. You will find beautiful views ever so often when the trees open up. There are sections… Learn more about Copeland Creek
Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Calf Ridge
Calf Ridge road number 4720 is an easy gravel road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are plenty of beautiful views to enjoy on this route, it is in a burned area so… Learn more about Calf Ridge
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Youtlkut Pillars
Youtlkut Pillars is an easy gravel road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. The name comes from the huge rock Pillars that you will find on this road, it is a really cool place… Learn more about Youtlkut Pillars
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Black Rock
Black Rock is easy gravel and the natural surface mixed road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are amazing views on this road, with areas that have been burned but that doesn't stop… Learn more about Black Rock
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bachelor Butte
Bachelor Butte road runs through the Umpqua National Forest. It is an easy gravel road that can be steep and curvy in sections. This road is not short of views, you will be entertained by… Learn more about Bachelor Butte
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lookout
Lookout road is a very tight natural surface overgrown road that has sections where you will get deep pinstripes, but the camp spot at the top has a large firepit with a pretty nice view… Learn more about Lookout
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rolling Grounds
One thing about Rolling Grounds road is that it offers amazing views, both of rolling grounds, and rolling rocks! This road is a mix of gravel and natural surface, with spots that get a bit… Learn more about Rolling Grounds
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Panther Ridge
Panther Ridge road is an easy yet overgrown natural surface road that looks like it once was gravel, but it has long been overrun by the forest around it. If you don't like pin strips… Learn more about Panther Ridge
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Incense Cedar Loop
Incense Cedar Loop is an easy gravel road, that runs through Umpqua National Forest, a couple of sections of the road get a bit washed out, but its nothing a two-wheel drive cant do, just… Learn more about Incense Cedar Loop
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Calf Creek
Calf Creek road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy one-lane gravel road with turnouts, it is in a burned area so be mindful of rocks and falling debris. There is access… Learn more about Calf Creek
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Timber Creek
Timber Creek is an easy gravel and natural surface road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There is access to Mott Trailhead at the beginning/ending of the road, depending on where you started your… Learn more about Timber Creek
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Three Lakes
Three Lakes road is a gravel road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are lots of off shout roads that offer access to camping spots. The road itself is easy, with a couple… Learn more about Three Lakes
Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Camas
Big Camas road is an easy gravel road, with some very long straight sections, but most of it has big potholes so going fast isn't wise, this is also a very busy road. The road… Learn more about Big Camas