Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cape Meares, Oregon

Miami River Forest Road and Frank Crane Road are a 4–6 mile gravel route through Tillamook State Forest's second-growth Douglas-fir, along the Miami River, offering year-round access for hiking, fishing, and OHV, but expect variable conditions due to over 100 inches of annual rainfall: summer/fall b...
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Shiffman Road begins at Miami Foley Road in the west and ends at Miami Forest River Road. It peaks at about 1,500 feet near Foley Peak and dips to its lowest point at the Miami River. An optional spur leads past Craig Mountain (2,008 feet) and Foley Peak (2,260 feet). The gravel road has occasional ...
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Firebreak 3 West starts at the junction of Platt Canyon Road, Anderson Ridge Road, Easy Foley Ridge Road, and Firebreak 3 East and heads west along an open ridge. The well-graded gravel road offers occasional sweeping views south over the Miami River valley, Nehalem Bay, and the Pacific Ocean on cle...
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Platt Canyon Road offers a scenic and mildly challenging route through the dense forests of the Oregon Coast Range, making it an excellent option for beginners looking to test their hill-climbing abilities or experienced riders seeking a scenic connector. Branching off from Cook Creek Road in the Ti...
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Andy Creek is an inviting forest route perfect for scenic drivers, overlanders, and OHV enthusiasts looking to escape the crowded tourist hubs of the Oregon Coast. This easy-going gravel corridor connects Sand Lake Road to the elevated ridges near Buzzard Butte, offering a peaceful alternative to th...
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This two-mile portion of Kilchis River Forest Road is used as a spur to access a nearby waterfall while exploring the area. Kilchis Falls is a tall, misty waterfall, found on the winding back roads of the Tillamook State Forest. While it stands at an impressive 100 feet tall, it's not a particularly...
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This trail connects Cedar Butte Road with Jones Creek Road with an optional stop at Wolf Point. An open area just below Wolf Point offers great views to the north of Triangulation Point along with views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
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Kilchis Lookout Road starts at Muesial Creek Road to the east and heads up to Kilchis Mountain to the west. From Kilchis Mountain spur you can head back and to the west. It intersects with Sam Downs Road and then to Kilchis Forest Road. Heading further west will bring you to the Tillamook area. Kilc...
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Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
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This route starts at the second fork off E. Beaver Creek Road and passes through an easement at the beginning. The road is well-travelled and maintained; watch for people speeding around corners. Approximately the first 4 miles are open to highway vehicles only – while the last mile is open to all v...
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Lush, tight, and moody even on a bright summer day. Coyote is clearly a low-trafficked trail that's not only open to all vehicles per the Forest Service map, but also a fun ride. We encountered a lot of wildlife, including deer and hawks. This is also likely the trail that loaded my rig up with spid...
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A steep, infrequently maintained gravel forest service road that climbs from the saddle intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Cedar Butte Road (also sometimes labeled as Wolf Creek Road) up to Triangulation Point, a popular summit in the Tillamook Range. This road has numerous water bars that shed wa...
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Cook Creek Road is a scenic, beginner-friendly gravel route through Oregon's Tillamook State Forest, perfect for stock SUVs, overland rigs, and scenic drivers looking to explore the coastal mountains. Spanning approximately 11.3 miles, this easy-going logging road features a primarily dirt and grave...
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Firebreak 3 begins just below Triangulation Point in the east, winding west through the Tillamook Forest. It peaks at just under 2,900 feet and descends approximately 800 feet along its length. The eastern end was under repair at the time of submission, but remained passable. Like many local roads c...
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Start by turning off Highway 6 onto Cedar Butte Road, then take a left onto Wolf Creek Road, which eventually becomes Muesial Creek Road. You can also reach the opposite end of Muesial Creek Road by heading about 2 miles up Cedar Butte Road. Stretching roughly 4 miles, Muesial Creek Road crosses pat...
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Cedar Butte Road crosses the Wilson River as it begins at Highway 6 and climbs over 2,500' over 6.5 miles up into the Tillamook Range to a saddle just below Cedar Butte where it meets up with Cedar Creek Road, Kilchis River Road, and Wolf Point Road. It is one of the main access roads into this sect...
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A nice little forest road not too far from the coast. This is a scenic, easy drive that provides access to the Outback Trailhead for hiking as well as a handful of spurs with some dispersed campsites. Portions of the trail are marked closed and unsafe for hiking or driving.
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Jordan Creek Road is a five-mile gravel FS road that follows along Jordan Creek before connecting to Hembre Ridge Road and then eventually ending at the Jordan Creek 003 Moto/ATV trail. It accesses numerous other OHV trails and the Jordan Creek OHV Staging Area so there is often a good amount of mix...
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McPherson Road is a relatively well-maintained gravel road (meaning that potholes are possible) in the Tillamook State Forest, linking the Nehalem River to the west with Lost Creek Road to the east. It runs parallel to McPherson Creek to the south. Starting at approximately 73 feet in elevation on t...
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Jewel is a short dirt trail with sufficient space for all vehicles. Any high-clearance 2WD or above can make it to the "jewel" of a camping spot at the end. This camping spot opens onto a view of the Oregon coast and a portion of the Sand Lake dunes, and has space for approximately 2-3 rigs in total...
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Platt Canyon Road offers a scenic and mildly challenging route through the dense forests of the Oregon Coast Range, making it an excellent option for beginners looking to test their hill-climbing abilities or experienced riders seeking a scenic connector. Branching off from Cook Creek Road in the Ti...
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This two-mile portion of Kilchis River Forest Road is used as a spur to access a nearby waterfall while exploring the area. Kilchis Falls is a tall, misty waterfall, found on the winding back roads of the Tillamook State Forest. While it stands at an impressive 100 feet tall, it's not a particularly...
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This trail connects Cedar Butte Road with Jones Creek Road with an optional stop at Wolf Point. An open area just below Wolf Point offers great views to the north of Triangulation Point along with views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
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Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
Learn more about Foiled Road

Platt Canyon Road offers a scenic and mildly challenging route through the dense forests of the Oregon Coast Range, making it an excellent option for beginners looking to test their hill-climbing abilities or experienced riders seeking a scenic connector. Branching off from Cook Creek Road in the Ti...
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This two-mile portion of Kilchis River Forest Road is used as a spur to access a nearby waterfall while exploring the area. Kilchis Falls is a tall, misty waterfall, found on the winding back roads of the Tillamook State Forest. While it stands at an impressive 100 feet tall, it's not a particularly...
Learn more about Kilchis Falls Spur

This trail connects Cedar Butte Road with Jones Creek Road with an optional stop at Wolf Point. An open area just below Wolf Point offers great views to the north of Triangulation Point along with views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
Learn more about Wolf Point to Jones Creek

Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
Learn more about Foiled Road