Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Altamont, Oregon

This route serves as a functional and scenic corridor cutting through the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Designed primarily to provide access for waterfowl hunters to the refuge and the northern reaches of the Modoc National Forest, the trail offers a direct line of sight into the diverse w...
Learn more about Sheepy East Hunter Access Road

Embarking on this historical passage offers travelers a fascinating journey through time, tracing a segment of the storied California Trail system. As you traverse this route, the landscape unfolds in a majestic display of high-desert beauty, dominated by expansive horizons and rolling topography. T...
Learn more about Lower Klamath Road

This route begins as a divergence from the Lower Klamath Road, serving as an entry point into a distinctive landscape characterized by expansive, grassy meadows and rolling topography. The terrain is notably influenced by ancient volcanic activity, featuring gradual hills formed from weathered lava ...
Learn more about Brownell Lava Bed Road

This 3.5-mile out-and-back route provides a serene journey through a wide, expansive meadow characterized by short grasses and sparse, scattered bushes. As you traverse the landscape, you will find yourself running parallel to a striking lava bed ridge situated on the western side of the meadow, whi...
Learn more about FS 47B18B

This 3.5-mile out-and-back route is a hidden gem that leads travelers up a ridge-line and into an expansive, high-altitude meadow. Reaching the summit rewards you with a spectacular 360-degree vantage point, offering panoramic views of the entire surrounding mountain range, with the prominent peak o...
Learn more about FS 47B18C

This exceptionally scenic route winds along a narrow shelf road situated at the base of a prominent lava bed ridge, offering expansive, panoramic views that define the character of the region. As you navigate the path, you are treated to sweeping overlooks of the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refu...
Learn more about Lower Klamath Road

This is an easy trail/logging road with many offshoots and new things to explore. There is active logging, so it is best to drive this trail in the evenings or on the weekend and carry a CB radio if possible. The first ascent is steep but paved if you are entering near Hagelstein Park, so make sure ...
Learn more about Hagelquin Loop

This 3.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Sheep Camp Butte to Lower Klamath Road, traveling through a meadow environment flanked by volcanic lava bed ridges. The trail surface consists of loose dirt with occasional small to medium volcanic rocks, some of which can appear unexpectedly since overgro...
Learn more about Sheep Camp Spur A - FS 47N18A

This 4-mile out-and-back trail offers a diverse journey through the high-desert landscape, beginning at Sheep Camp Butte and winding its way toward a prominent lava bed ridgeline. The route initially traverses an expansive, open meadow dominated by short grasses, providing a sense of openness and tr...
Learn more about FS 47A18B

This scenic auto tour route offers a tranquil journey along the southern shore of Tule Lake, located within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is a study in contrasts, featuring the expansive, water-filled reservoir on one side and vast, verdant grass meadows on the other. As you ...
Learn more about Auto Tour Route Along Sump 1 A and South Sump 1B

This short, functional connector trail provides a direct path through a picturesque landscape defined by rolling grass fields, sparse clusters of small brush, and occasional trees. As you travel from west to east, the route offers pleasant, elevated views of the surrounding mountains and hills, prov...
Learn more about FS 47A14E

This 3-mile point-to-point route functions as a scenic loop, originating and concluding at the Sheep Camp Butte FS 47N18 road. The trail traverses a wide-open meadow landscape dominated by dense grasses and low-lying brush, offering a quintessential high-desert experience. As you proceed in a northe...
Learn more about FS 47N18C

This short route offers an immersive experience within the Modoc National Forest, winding through a narrow canyon framed by dramatic walls of volcanic rock. The path provides a consistent, scenic transit, highlighted by expansive views of Mount Shasta and the broader panorama of surrounding Californ...
Learn more about FS 47A14D

This 4.5-mile out-and-back route serves as an engaging diversion from the Barntop Trail, inviting travelers to explore the varied terrain of the Modoc National Forest. The journey begins with a transit through rugged forest landscapes before the path splits near the third-mile mark, where drivers ha...
Learn more about Barntop Spur - FS 47A14C

This bypass route serves as an optional loop that begins and ends along the Barntop Spur. It offers a concise journey through the rolling landscape of the region, providing travelers with elevated perspectives of the surrounding hills and mountains. A significant highlight of this trail is the promi...
Learn more about Barntop Spur Bypass

Soloman (FS 4502) is an easy trail designed as an alternative route to Burnt Butte Pit. It is a very easy trail with minimal terrain obstacles, perfect for a low-stress drive. This alternative route to Burnt Butte has little traffic and is a good place to go to be on your own in the woods. Keep your...
Learn more about Soloman - FS 4502

This 3-mile out-and-back trail serves as a demanding climb that begins and ends along the Gold Digger Pass. The route is defined by its steady vertical gain, ascending 500 feet over a span of just 1.5 miles. As the trail gains elevation, it breaks away from the lower terrain to offer stunning, high-...
Learn more about FS 46A21F

This 3.55-mile point-to-point route offers a diverse transition through the landscape, starting at Gold Digger Pass and terminating at FS 46A21K. The journey is defined by its changing scenery: the northern reaches are dense with pine trees, brush, and sagebrush, where seasonal wildflowers often bri...
Learn more about Bento Butte - FS 46N22

This 5-mile point-to-point route begins at the intersection with FS 47A21B and concludes at the foot of Sheep Camp Butte. The trail offers an immersive journey through open, high-altitude meadows framed by the rugged beauty of volcanic ridges and distant volcanic cones. As you head north, the horizo...
Learn more about FS 47A18A

This short point-to-point route serves as an efficient and scenic shortcut connecting the Bonito Butte area with Gold Digger Pass. The trail traverses a healthy, vibrant section of the Modoc National Forest, characterized by thick stands of pine trees interspersed with patches of sagebrush. As you p...
Learn more about Panhandle Lake - FS 47N21

This is an easy trail/logging road with many offshoots and new things to explore. There is active logging, so it is best to drive this trail in the evenings or on the weekend and carry a CB radio if possible. The first ascent is steep but paved if you are entering near Hagelstein Park, so make sure ...
Learn more about Hagelquin Loop

This 3.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Sheep Camp Butte to Lower Klamath Road, traveling through a meadow environment flanked by volcanic lava bed ridges. The trail surface consists of loose dirt with occasional small to medium volcanic rocks, some of which can appear unexpectedly since overgro...
Learn more about Sheep Camp Spur A - FS 47N18A

Soloman (FS 4502) is an easy trail designed as an alternative route to Burnt Butte Pit. It is a very easy trail with minimal terrain obstacles, perfect for a low-stress drive. This alternative route to Burnt Butte has little traffic and is a good place to go to be on your own in the woods. Keep your...
Learn more about Soloman - FS 4502

This short point-to-point route serves as an efficient and scenic shortcut connecting the Bonito Butte area with Gold Digger Pass. The trail traverses a healthy, vibrant section of the Modoc National Forest, characterized by thick stands of pine trees interspersed with patches of sagebrush. As you p...
Learn more about Panhandle Lake - FS 47N21

This is an easy trail/logging road with many offshoots and new things to explore. There is active logging, so it is best to drive this trail in the evenings or on the weekend and carry a CB radio if possible. The first ascent is steep but paved if you are entering near Hagelstein Park, so make sure ...
Learn more about Hagelquin Loop

This 3.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Sheep Camp Butte to Lower Klamath Road, traveling through a meadow environment flanked by volcanic lava bed ridges. The trail surface consists of loose dirt with occasional small to medium volcanic rocks, some of which can appear unexpectedly since overgro...
Learn more about Sheep Camp Spur A - FS 47N18A

Soloman (FS 4502) is an easy trail designed as an alternative route to Burnt Butte Pit. It is a very easy trail with minimal terrain obstacles, perfect for a low-stress drive. This alternative route to Burnt Butte has little traffic and is a good place to go to be on your own in the woods. Keep your...
Learn more about Soloman - FS 4502

This short point-to-point route serves as an efficient and scenic shortcut connecting the Bonito Butte area with Gold Digger Pass. The trail traverses a healthy, vibrant section of the Modoc National Forest, characterized by thick stands of pine trees interspersed with patches of sagebrush. As you p...
Learn more about Panhandle Lake - FS 47N21