Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Butte Falls, Oregon

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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Starting at Forest Road 22, the route features a well-maintained gravel surface, courtesy of the Forest Service, meandering through dense forests. The brief journey to Skookum Pond offers stunning vistas of the pond and multiple…
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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…
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This trail is a great route to get connected to dozens of amazing trails. Located near the Collier Logging Museum, this trail travels between open logged meadows and thick woods. The road surface is mainly…
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The trail is a scenic journey starting just east of South Umpqua Falls, meandering over Quartz Mountain, and culminating at Little River, where it meets Highway 138 in Glide. It provides a magnificent link between…
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This trail follows a decent road that is somewhat rocky but not overly difficult. Located a short drive from Grants Pass, it offers great scenery and several pull-offs suitable for stopping to enjoy lunch and…
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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…
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Kirk Road is an easy trail that lends access to tons of fun offshoots. This trail is best travelled on the weekends due to logging activity throughout the week. The road is wide enough for…
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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…
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This is an amazing short trail stemming off shortly after Chiloquin if coming from Klamath. It is an easy ascent most months of the year with minimal ruts, but be cautious of heavy snow during…
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This trail is super fun to take on the weekends, and offers a long loop which doesn't take you too far from Highway 97. A mixture of sand and dirt make this road very fun…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Three Lakes Road is a gravel road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are lots of off-shoot roads that offer access to camping spots. The road itself is easy, with a couple of…
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Dog Prairie road is a gravel road that runs through Umpqua National Forest, there are a couple of sections of the road that get a bit washed out, with some ruts and little dig outs…
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Payette Trail #970 is accessible during late summer when the Applegate Lake water levels are lower. It is located at the southeast end of the lake off of Forest Road 1075, which takes you to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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