Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
Green Ridge
This is a 75-mile gravel connector route between Madras, OR and Suttle lake. This route passes through Lake Billy Chinook State Park before climbing into the forest and dropping steeply down to the Metolius River.… Learn more about Green Ridge
Total Miles
60.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
NF-5740
Dirt road used to access Gray Butte and the adjacent Henderson Flats OHV system from US-97. This area is popular with equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers, the UTV and moto crowd all using nearby trails specific… Learn more about NF-5740
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Haystack Overlook
A combination of gravel roads and dirt two-track accessing the Crooked River National Grasslands from nearby Madras. Named after a spur that accesses a hill with a great overlook of nearby Haystack Reservoir. There are… Learn more about Haystack Overlook
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cline Butes Flow Trail
Fun, flowy, banked turns leading to an abandoned quarry. Some slight rock garden areas to pass through at the beginning of the trail. Once you get to the quarry, you can challenge your vehicle on… Learn more about Cline Butes Flow Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
NF-5730
Easy, unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just West of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often used by… Learn more about NF-5730
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gray Butte - NF-5700
Unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just North of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often used by climbers… Learn more about Gray Butte - NF-5700
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gray Butte Summit
Steep, rocky road accessing the communications towers on Gray Butte. This road starts at Gray Butte Saddle at roughly 3700 feet and climbs to almost 5100 feet at the summit. The gate at the lower… Learn more about Gray Butte Summit
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Skull Hollow - NF-5710
Gravel Forest Service Road climbing out of the popular Skull Hollow campground up onto the shoulder of Gray Butte in the Crooked River National Grasslands. This road has multiple roadside pullouts used for dispersed camping… Learn more about Skull Hollow - NF-5710
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF-200
This is an easy gravel forest logging road connecting NF 1170 to Squaw Ridge (NF-1190). It is primarily used when accessing the small portion of the Deschutes National Forest north of Prairie Creek. This road… Learn more about NF-200
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Squawback Ridge - NF119000
This gravel Forest Service road winds through a landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South and is surrounded by the nearby Jefferson Wilderness and… Learn more about Squawback Ridge - NF119000
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cloverdale FD to 3 Creeks Butte
Looking for the ultimate scenic view to enjoy a picnic and cold beverage? Would also make an epic "big moment" site with unmatched views of 3 Sisters, Broken Top, and most of the valley below.… Learn more about Cloverdale FD to 3 Creeks Butte
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Prairie Farm Creek
This route will take you up to Prairie Farm Creek and the top side of Green Ridge. The route provides many camping opportunities with an abundant amount of other spur trails you can branch off… Learn more about Prairie Farm Creek
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sisters Connector
Multiple Forest Service Roads providing off-highway access into the town of Sisters when needing fuel and/or provisions. These roads vary from dirt two-track winding between the trees to established and graded gravel roads. Remember to… Learn more about Sisters Connector
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Indian Ford
Little used section of narrow Forest Service roads north of Indian Ford Creek. Accessed off of Akawa Butte Road and close to Hwy 20. Multiple dispersed campsites were noticed. Some sections were tight and overgrown… Learn more about North Indian Ford
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
NF-113
Wide and well-graded gravel Forest Service road winding through the landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South of Akawa Butte Road and is surrounded… Learn more about NF-113
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Green Ridge Lookout Tower
This is a gravelly dirt road that takes you up to Green Ridge Lookout Tower where you will see incredible views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Once at the top there is plenty of parking.… Learn more about Green Ridge Lookout Tower
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Tumalo Reservoir to Pickers Paradise
Looking to connect to the main trail system from Tumalo? This is the route for you! Things to consider before going: 1. Part of this trail passes through private property so be sure to check… Learn more about Tumalo Reservoir to Pickers Paradise
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF-1130300
Tight Forest Service road winding through the landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This road parallels nearby NF-113 but is much more interesting route to travel. It varies in elevation… Learn more about NF-1130300
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
NF-115
Gravel Forest Service road winding through a landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South and is surrounded by the nearby Jefferson Wilderness and Warm… Learn more about NF-115
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sisters to Trout Creek Butte Trails
The fun way to access the Trout Creek Butte trail system is from the town of sisters. The trail is filled with Cars Land (Disney) style rock formations as it winds around the terrain. There… Learn more about Sisters to Trout Creek Butte Trails
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sisters Campsite Road
A great trail to take for accessing the trail system from the Town of Sisters. This also travels through some of the best camping in the area. The spots are close enough to town for… Learn more about Sisters Campsite Road
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Butte Backdoor - NF1012-500
Gravel, Forest Service Road that is adjacent two-track paralleling OR-20 used to access Black Butte Ranch when aired down and adventuring in the area. There is an electronic gate at the North end of NF1012-500… Learn more about Black Butte Backdoor - NF1012-500
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF-1008000
This wide, smooth cinder forest road parallels the historic McKenzie Highway going West out of Sisters, Oregon. This road is used by Deschutes National Forest users accessing the woods immediately out of town or connecting… Learn more about NF-1008000
Long washboard roads interrupted by mild rock climbs, small crevasse splits from water run-off, logs, and lots of dust. Can be done stock but 4x4 is highly recommended. Please bring a winch if traveling during… Learn more about Pickers Paradise
This route provides amazing views of Mt. Jefferson and the open hillsides that were hit by a big burn years ago. The route starts out fairly tight, making it not recommended for full-size rigs or… Learn more about Abbot Butte Loop
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trout Creek Butte Summit
Another great scenic view to enjoy a picnic and cold beverage. This summit specifically has an abandoned fire watch tower still standing. This is also one of the best locations to get to see the… Learn more about Trout Creek Butte Summit
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sunday Stroll
This trail runs from Upper Three Creek Sno Park to Three Creek Butte Road. This is a fun trail to run as it has many spur roads off it to explore and to disperse camp.… Learn more about Sunday Stroll
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Lower Cross District Trail
Wide, graded cinder Forest Service Road with occasional rocky sections. This road runs North - South between historic McKenzie Highway and the historic Old Santiam Road. Spur roads to the West dead-end shortly at the… Learn more about Lower Cross District Trail