Off-Road Trails in Oregon

Back to Back Trail #22 starts on top of a road in the Browns Camp OHV area. This is a blue trail by the OHV park designation. This trail starts with a fair amount of loose shale-type rock and a pretty good climb to the first break point where you can rest your hands. At this point, you start leg two...
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Trail 58 is a nice little short run. It's easier than 22 and it crosses 22 which can throw you off if you don't know the area. This is a twisty trail with lots of ups and downs, Sections of loose shale rock and marble rocks. Their are lots of trees and pretty good drops so keep your speed checked an...
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1000 Line Road runs through a mix of Siuslaw National Forst, Weyerhaeuser, and private property and the road does connect with other roads. This is an easy gravel road that is typically unmaintained, it tends to have overgrown vegetation and fallen tree limbs after a big storm or winter. There was o...
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2110 road number 5850 is an easy gravel road. Depending on the route the road either starts/ends in Umpqua National Forest, or the road starts/ends in the Willamette National Forest, but most of the road runs through a timber property. Hills Creek Lake can be found after or before the road if your l...
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This is a rugged but short trail that accesses 37 Spring. This area is a beautiful old growth Ponderosa Pine forest with park- like clearings with all of the solitude you need. The area is quite remote, with the nearest town of Burns about 35 miles away. There are many other trails in the area....
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Road 5800 runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with pretty trees, and only a few small potholes. There are a few small spots off the side of the road that you could pull over for the night, but they aren't the best for camping....
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This is the easy side of 7 Up. It is fun and not as extreme as the hard side of 7 Up. Winding through the forest, there is a little bit of rutted-out dirt trial, some mud, rock sections, and lots of switchback turns. Lockers are not needed; just about any high clearance 4wd vehicle should be able to...
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This one was a fun one. Very rocky road with deep ruts in areas. The whole journey took us through a fairly flat sagebrush terrain with some elevation change and beautiful rock outcroppings. There are many places to pull off and explore. There's a fairly steep ascent at the end of the route to the c...
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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 those concerned about their paint. The juniper bushes will be rubbing along your sides for the first cou...
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This road takes you up the mountain past the La Dee Flats staging area out towards the quarries. The staging area has raised loading docks for loading and unloading trailers. It goes past the La Dee Flats OHV play area. Fires have created weak limbs. Avoid when windy. There are tons of spin-off trai...
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Turn to follow Abbott road towards the quarry. Here the difficulty kicks it up a notch. Deep ruts and pits are hard to judge in the winter months due to puddling. Most are safe; some are not. Snow risk ups dramatically in winter at this point. An awesome short but important trail to join the beginni...
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Rough dirt and rock road accessing Alder Springs Trailhead and Wychus Creek. This road passes through a seasonal gate (and then through a private land easement) to access a section of the Crooked River National Grasslands, which is closed seasonally to protect large game winter range. Additional det...
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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 spot for camping or a picnic). The road is largely a well maintained dirt/gravel road, with very fe...
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This route is a way to access one of the most remote areas in Oregon. It gets extreme heat as well as extreme cold and has water crossings which can be quite high until May. The road itself is relatively moderate, but it starts out with a steep and long grade, and the road has areas with ruts and ma...
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Gravel Forest Service road accessing Buzzard Butte from Sand Lake Road in the hills just off the beach along the Oregon Coast. These roads are rarely traveled and offer an alternate to the paved roads nearby filled with tourists. There are a few dispersed camping spots along the spur roads in this a...
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The Alvord Desert playa is a vast, flat expanse of a dried lake bed, offering a unique and serene landscape. The playa's hard, cracked surface creates an almost otherworldly experience, perfect for off-road adventures and photography. However, visitors should remain vigilant for mud holes, which can...
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This bumpy out and backcrosses the long, dried grassy fields as it ascends into the hills. The entire time herds of Antelope were crossing the path ahead. Once at the top, it's clear to see why. There's a majestic spring bubbling its way down the side of the hill with some strange mossy-looking gras...
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This route, for the most part, follows China Hat Road from the point at which it turns to gravel. Later as you head to the South and West, near Paulina Lake, the roads become narrow and more challenging (toward Lava Butte & HWY97). However - none of the trail is difficult....
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A short bumpy dirt road through the trees leads down to a day-use parking area and this site accesses the Deschutes River as well as has access to the Deschutes River Trail. Most of the trail surface is dirt but it does appear some sections used to be paved, the transitions between the old pavement ...
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Starting just north of Oakridge along Aufderheide Dr, this trail climbs a bit more quickly than other forest service roads in the area. More than 2500 feet of elevation gain. Although your ears pop a few times, the trail is an easy-going gravel road, with just a few potholes and some washboard to ...
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