Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Crescent Lake, Oregon

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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This is a single track dirt and rock road with some passing spots. It is swampy in some areas, and the mosquitoes are thick. Weather will increase the difficulty quickly and there is no reliable…
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This trail starts on a cinder double-track road that runs the south perimeter of Wickiup Lake. From there, you start traveling upward on a trail named FIR which also is a double track that starts…
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This trail starts off from Cascade Lakes Highway and runs around the back side of Wickiup Reservoir and from there the trail continues down the side of the Deschutes River. This trail has many campgrounds…
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Hills Creek Road takes you through the thick Willamette National Forest. One thing I noticed about this area is that it is pretty quiet;not many people travel on the forest roads. There is little to…
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Black Creek - FR 2421 takes you down an 8.2-mile gravel road that winds through a draw in the 1.7 million-acre Willamette National Forest. In 2020, fire ripped through this area causing massive devastation to…
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Devils Garden 2 is a 1,300-foot elevation gain trail on a winding gravel road in the 1.7 million-acre Willamette National Forest. This route leads you on a spectacular drive through the Douglas-fir forests. Waterfalls are…
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Let me start off by saying if you enjoy beautiful views, hikes, and waterfalls, GO check out this road! One thing I want to point out that is a must-see is the amazing waterfall on…
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Spirit Lake - FR 2422 is located in the 1.7 million-acre Willamette National Forest in Oregon. This route leads you on a 12.6-mile gradual 3,500-foot elevation gain through the Beachie Creek, Holiday Farm, and Lionshead…
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Take part in a 14-mile journey that tracks a ridgeline between the Willamette National Forest and the Umpqua National Forest. Accessing this path is possible through several alternatives. However, keep in mind that the trailhead's…
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Buck Creek Road 2120 takes you on a 20.9-mile journey through the 1.7-million-acre Willamette National Forest located in Oregon. This route is not recommended for low-clearance vehicles due to primitive and unmaintained road conditions. There…
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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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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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The trail travels from the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway to Taylor and Irish Lakes through a pine forest. The trail is mostly one vehicle wide with occasional pullouts every mile or so. The trail travels…
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Wolf Mountain 2316 is a 13.8-mile route in the 1.7 million-acre Willamette National Forest located in Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range. Elevations range from 1,500 feet up to 10,000 feet at the tip of Mount Jefferson.…
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The journey begins just west of Diamond Lake, where the trail starts as a well-maintained gravel path before transitioning to a natural dirt trail. This marks the beginning of a steep, off-camber ascent to the…
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After a fire, the forest dies, but what is amazing is how quickly it comes back, and the beauty that follows, it's amazing to watch a burned forest turn into a new forest. Enjoy that…
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This road is an easy trail that a 2WD vehicle can access. There is one section that has washed out a bit, but even for 2WD in good weather with the right tire placement, you…
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Sheep Creek trail is located in Umpqua National Forest, Oregon. It can be accessed from N Umpqua Highway or Diamond Lake Loop giving you an easy Offroad trek with views of the Oregon cascades. Located…
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This road is an adventurous detour to Warner Fire Lookout and Logger Butte, it adds a little bit more excitement than the main access to those locations. The road is a one-lane road with no…
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Lost Creek Loop is a wide single-car gravel road, with enough room to pass two cars if need be, there are a few sections however that get a little tight. It runs through the Willamette…
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Stanley Creek 2136 is the perfect destination for families seeking a pristine camping experience alongside crystal-clear waters that are ideal for swimming. This location is situated within the vast 1.7-million-acre Willamette National Forest, located just…
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Trap Creek Loop Road #4785 runs through the Umpqua National Forest. It is an easy, short gravel road that any car could do. There are two campgrounds around this road: Briggs Camp and Clearwater Falls…
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Kwiskwis Butte 2408 will take you down a 13.1-mile gradual 4000-foot climb to the top off Kwiskwis Butte which sits at an elevation of 4,593 feet and is located in the 1.7 million-acre Willamette National…
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Pringle Butte is a pretty level drive with a few bumps here and there until you reach the summit. The summit seems intimidating at first. You might want to use 4-low. You can bring rear-axle…
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The entrance of this trail starts out as pavement. In this area there are a couple of large camp spots; they are typically always crowded as this road is a very short distance from the…
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Warner Lookout and Logger Butte, the road itself is pretty uneventful other than a few downed trees here and there after storms; it is the destinations that make this route worth checking out! Easy gravel…
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Gate Creek Road, named after the creek that runs underneath this beautiful scenic route, is located in the 1.7-million-acre Willamette National Forest. This route is a bypass to Wolf Mountain where you will find hiking,…
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Kwiskwis 5871 is in the heart of the Willamette National Forest which accounts for 1.7 million acres in Oregon. This route is part of the 2020 Beachie Creek, Holiday Farm, and Lionshead Fires which burned…
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Big Camas road is an easy gravel road, with some very long straight sections, but most of it has big potholes so going fast isn't wise, this is also a very busy road. The road…
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