Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bly, Oregon

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Long Green Mountain Lookout Loop

This trail is a mixture of sage brush, Juniper trees and rock outcroppings. The road is rocky and rutted in spots. It's a slow go through some of it. The trail took us by many…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Reed Rock

This trail is rocky and narrow but not too difficult. It's a very scenic area with large rock outcroppings and a lot of junipers and sage brush. Roads are not traveled much, and when there…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp

Crack in the Ground

Situated in Lake County, a brief detour from Christmas Valley Highway brings you to the site of Crack in the Ground, a well-maintained destination site with plenty of parking and a pit toilet. The road,…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Warner Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
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Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hole In The Ground

Taking the route less traveled is always best. This is the case on the way to Hole-In-The-Ground as well. There will be many rocks, bumps, and tight turns, but nothing a standard 4-wheel drive can't…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Sunstone Collection Area

This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has…
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Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Back Way to the Lost Forest

Headed north off the Christmas Valley Highway to explore. The road goes through some very deep and muddy puddles, through sagebrush, and eventually the East border of the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. There are many…
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Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Katati #2424

Katati Road number 2424 is an easy gravel road however there are huge potholes some are the size of a small car. If you are not careful this can cause vehicle damage, so please drive…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Flat Top

Flat Top road runs through the Deschutes National Forest, it is an easy dirt and gravel mixed road, some sections will become muddy when wet, so be mindful of that when driving this road during…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stage Station #2400

Stage Station Road #2400 is an easy gravel road with some washboarding and a couple of small potholes. The road goes from Highway 31 to Developed Road 22 and drives through the Deschutes National Forest.…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Valley Balcony

This adventure starts at Crooked Meadow, a gravel road made for logging trucks that cuts through the forest and ascends the Walker Rim. Off of Crooked Meadow Road, the trail numbered 9402 constricts down to…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Crater Buttes #2227

Crater Buttes Road Number 2227 is an easy gravel road that drives through the Deschutes National Forest, it also is part of the East Fork Rock OHV trail system so it can get busy with…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Miller Lake and Digit Campground - FS 9772

Forest Road 9772 runs along the south shore of Miller Lake and serves as the primary access point for the Digit Point Day-Use Area and Miller Lake Trailhead (#3725). It is a standard forest road,…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Green BU #2222

Green BU Road #2222 is an easy gravel road that is smooth and flat, however, some sections have washboards on them. The road runs through the Deschutes National Forest and is inside the East Fork…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spencer Wells

Spencer Wells Road is an easy gravel road with sections that turn into dirt. In the wet weather, the road can become muddy--by the looks of it, a very slippery mess. Other than that, this…
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Total Miles
27.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jones Well #2121

Jones Well Road #2121 is an easy road with some sections having washboards, there is one small spot that is becoming rutted from a small stream that runs through it during the wet seasons. The…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

86

Trail 86 is a two-mile easy ATV route through dry ponderosa pine forest and an old burn area. The trail features numerous whoops and is very curvy, providing an engaging ride without significant obstacles. While…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

55

Trail 55 is a one-mile route with a seasonal closure from June 1 to October 1. It features a semi-steep climb from south to north, leading to the East Butte fire lookout tower. The trail…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

70

Trail 70 is a curving dirt track that winds tightly through a forest of mature ponderosa and younger pine trees. The route features consistent whoops and occasional small loose and embedded rocks, including layered rock…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

50 (South)

This segment of Trail 50 is a longer 4.6-mile section that connects Chelsey's Challenge to Trail 60. This portion weaves tightly between ponderosa pines, featuring gentle whoops and banked corners throughout, with lots of curves.…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

77

Trail 77 is a 2.5-mile route with a gradual grade that begins on the west end in a burn area, where riders should be alert for potential hazards like downed trees. The trail features an…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Pipeline #2215

Pipeline Road #2215 runs through the Deschutes National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with some sections being a little washboard, other than that this road is very smooth and flat. The road offers…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

80

Trail 80 is a 1-mile route that goes through a burn area, where riders should watch for unexpected hazards such as downed logs. The trail winds between scorched trees with smooth dirt and a pea…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Finley Butte

Finley Butte sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet and is a 2-mile bumpy washboard road that leads to the top of an old Lava Butte. Here there is a large camping area with plenty…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Crescent Lake Trail

Fun dirt/gravel road into Crescent Lake Resort and Crescent Lake Guard Station. Stop at the Crescent Lake Lodge and rent a cabin for the night or just grab A bite to eat at the lodge…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

70 (North)

Trail 70 is a fast and flowy route weaving through a ponderosa forest with trees closely lining the trail. It features huge whoops, banked corners, berms, tight turns, and small hills. The surface is mostly…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Su / Fa

83

Trail 83 is an easy route that winds tightly through dry forested terrain with sagebrush and mature ponderosa pine. The trail features large whoops and closely spaced trees, creating a narrow, shaded path. Minor elevation…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

48

Trail 48 is a 2.5-mile easy route that runs wide and flat through a forest of young trees. It features long, straight sections with big whoops and good visibility, making it a fast and accessible…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

66

Trail 66 is a 1.1-mile easy connector between Trails 60 and 70, featuring a gradual grade and a whooped-out surface of pea gravel and dirt. It winds through a forest of ponderosa pines, with both…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

ATV Trails Near Bly, Oregon

Long Green Mountain Lookout Loop

This trail is a mixture of sage brush, Juniper trees and rock outcroppings. The road is rocky and rutted in spots. It's a slow go through some of it. The trail took us by many…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Reed Rock

This trail is rocky and narrow but not too difficult. It's a very scenic area with large rock outcroppings and a lot of junipers and sage brush. Roads are not traveled much, and when there…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp

Warner Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
Learn more about Warner Mountains
Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hole In The Ground

Taking the route less traveled is always best. This is the case on the way to Hole-In-The-Ground as well. There will be many rocks, bumps, and tight turns, but nothing a standard 4-wheel drive can't…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Sunstone Collection Area

This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has…
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Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Katati #2424

Katati Road number 2424 is an easy gravel road however there are huge potholes some are the size of a small car. If you are not careful this can cause vehicle damage, so please drive…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Bly, Oregon

Long Green Mountain Lookout Loop

This trail is a mixture of sage brush, Juniper trees and rock outcroppings. The road is rocky and rutted in spots. It's a slow go through some of it. The trail took us by many…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Warner Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
Learn more about Warner Mountains
Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hole In The Ground

Taking the route less traveled is always best. This is the case on the way to Hole-In-The-Ground as well. There will be many rocks, bumps, and tight turns, but nothing a standard 4-wheel drive can't…
Learn more about Hole In The Ground
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Katati #2424

Katati Road number 2424 is an easy gravel road however there are huge potholes some are the size of a small car. If you are not careful this can cause vehicle damage, so please drive…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Flat Top

Flat Top road runs through the Deschutes National Forest, it is an easy dirt and gravel mixed road, some sections will become muddy when wet, so be mindful of that when driving this road during…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stage Station #2400

Stage Station Road #2400 is an easy gravel road with some washboarding and a couple of small potholes. The road goes from Highway 31 to Developed Road 22 and drives through the Deschutes National Forest.…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa