Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Coos Bay, Oregon

This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
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This demanding and strenuous 4.3-mile unmaintained sand dune track runs north-south, serving as a primary coastal artery between the northern Hauser OHV Trail and the southern hubs of the Horsefall Sand Camping Area. Loosely guided by a breadcrumb trail of orange diamond markers affixed to white mas...
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The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
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This 7.9 -mile overland route serves as a primary, scenic gateway into the rugged Elliott State Forest, climbing steadily from the low-lying Larsons Way up to the high-elevation junction with the 2000 Road at Trail Butte. The road is a single-lane gravel track that carves through a verdant landscape...
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This 3.4 -mile scenic connector begins as a pastoral drive through a quiet valley before transitioning into the working timberlands of the coast range. The road starts as a wide, well-maintained two-lane gravel country road, flanked by rolling green pastures and active family farms that characterize...
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This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip; take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes. A small side roa...
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This serpentine and scenic 6.2-mile climb transports travelers from the lowlands near Haynes Way Lane deep into the rugged heart of the Elliott State Forest. The road is a single-lane gravel track that winds through a dense, vibrant canopy of towering Douglas firs and moss-draped hardwoods. As the t...
Learn more about Tenmile Butte Road - 3500

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343

Despite its numeric moniker, which refers to the adjacent Tenmile Creek rather than its distance, this 1.6-mile sandy corridor acts as a vital gateway into the vast Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Launching from the popular Spinreel Staging Area and Campground, the route plunges travelers imm...
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This short but exciting trail features a series of steep descents and climbs, with muddy and slippery conditions that can become more challenging when wet. Near the bottom of one descent, a muddy rut typically forms before the trail climbs steeply again. Use extra caution on these sections, particul...
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This beautiful trail enters forestry land managed by Weyerhaeuser, where posted signage prohibits camping, hiking, fires, and other activities. Please follow all posted restrictions and respect the property. Shortly after the start, the road splits. Stay to the left, as the right branch leads uphill...
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This short but beautiful trail can be deceptive, with a steep descent followed by an equally challenging climb on the return trip. Although the road is gravel, dense greenery can make the route hard to see in places. Mud also cuts through the gravel, creating wet, slippery conditions. Use extra caut...
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This gravel trail begins with a steady descent before becoming significantly steeper farther along the route. The descent is a bit difficult, and the muddy surface can become very slippery, so low range is advisable for both the descent and the climb back up. Although the forest is generally wet, it...
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This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip. Take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes, especially after...
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This well-maintained trail winds through the forest with a series of descents and climbs along the route. This trail starts with a long downhill section, though it is not particularly steep. The road is initially dry, but conditions become noticeably wetter farther along after turning around the oth...
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This beautiful, well-maintained trail is a short, one-way-in, one-way-out route, so you must travel the same road in both directions. The trail descends all the way to the bottom, so be prepared for the climb back up on the return trip. At the bottom is the Jerry Phillips Reserve, a 58-acre grove of...
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This beautiful, well-maintained trail is generally single-lane throughout and offers an impressive variety of forest scenery. The route begins in a narrow, dark forest before opening into more spacious woodland and climbing toward elevations of 1,800 feet and higher. From there, it descends into a l...
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This well-maintained but slippery trail follows a mountain ridgeline and descends steadily through the forest. The route drops approximately 600 feet over 1.5 miles, making for a fairly steep downhill drive. Take care on the descent, particularly where the surface becomes slippery. The trail eventua...
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This well-maintained trail winds along the mountain, alternating between sections carved into the mountainside and sections that follow the ridge. Although the road often appears dry, some areas remain wet underneath and can be surprisingly slippery, so use caution and avoid traveling at high speeds...
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This short, very well-maintained trail serves as a convenient connector between the 2000 and 4000. While it functions primarily as a shortcut between the two routes, it also offers two separate areas just off the main road for dispersed camping or parking trailers and off-road toys before continuing...
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This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
Learn more about Bark OHV Trail - 1342

The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
Learn more about Hauser OHV Trail - 1341

This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip; take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes. A small side roa...
Learn more about 1100

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343

This 4-mile undulating sand track offers a dynamic North-South traverse through the inland section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Running parallel to the coast but sheltered by the foredunes, the route connects the Horsefall and Old Bark OHV Staging Areas in the south to the Hauser Sa...
Learn more about Bark OHV Trail - 1342

The Hauser OHV Trail is a 2.4-mile sandy corridor that acts as a premier gateway from the sheltered coastal forest directly to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Beginning near the staging area kiosks, this wide, deeply rutted sand route winds westward from the Hauser Hill Campground through th...
Learn more about Hauser OHV Trail - 1341

This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip; take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes. A small side roa...
Learn more about 1100

This 8.8-mile sandy corridor is a quintessential dune experience, serving as a primary North-South artery running parallel to the crashing Pacific Ocean. The route connects the northern 10 Mile OHV Trail to the southern hub of Horsefall Beach Campground, offering a continuous flow through the shifti...
Learn more about Coast Guard OHV South Trail - 1343