Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Dundee, Oregon

Start at the Yamhill Reservoir on Northwest Turner Creek Road, about 8 miles northwest of Yamhill, Oregon. The Yamhill Reservoir is a small body of water on the south side of the road, and just past the Yamhill Reservoir is the water treatment plant. After the water treatment plant is a gate. As wit...
Learn more about Yamhill Reservoir to Barney Reservoir

Right before you head up this loop you will go through an unnamed road. You will go through a big puddle and up a steep, loose hill with water running down one of the rutted sides, up and over a few water bars that you may think twice if you are in a car. But you never know. May also give it a shot ...
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Start just west of McGuire Reservoir, turn left into an opening, and look for a bridge. This is a 6.7-mile route. Be aware that it crosses through Weyerhaeuser land with gates. The gates may be open or closed. At the end of the first section, there is a short (approximately 25 yards) of pavement on ...
Learn more about Bald Mountain

Gobblers Knob is a 3,054-foot hill in the Tillamook State Forest south of the North Fork Trask River. It offers a spectacular view of the surrounding forest and mountains, especially to the south. The trail is not difficult aside from the final climb to the summit. Of course, weather conditions will...
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Scenic trail starting off in the foothills of the Oregon Coastal range, ascends to close to Dovre Peak at roughly 2,800ft elevation, then follows the meandering creeks and rivers on the way to the South Fork Trask River at the trail's end. Continue on Trask River Road to head to the beautiful coasta...
Learn more about Ginger Creek Road

This gentle, winding gravel road travels through the BLM’s Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Bald Mountain Road to Nestucca River Rd. It provides access to numerous ATV trails, so be aware of trail crossings and oncoming traffic. The canopy is predominantly old-growth Douglas Fir, Western ...
Learn more about Hoag Pass Road

As of early April 2024, there is a landslide just to the east of the Elk Bend Campground blocking the Nestucca River Road. This bypass is from the Fan Creek Campground up to Dovre Peak (elevation 2,841 feet) to Elk Bend Campground. This route also allows access to areas of the Tillamook State Forest...
Learn more about Dovre Peak Bypass

This gravel route runs through the BLM Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Elk Creek Road to Ginger Creek Road, with access to spur roads and pullouts for day-use. The road is generally well-maintained and graded, with compacted gravel, though potholes and seasonal overgrowth, and downed tre...
Learn more about Boundary Road

The route consists of basic logging roads similar to much of the Tillamook State Forest area. There is a modest climb to the viewpoint at approximately 2,500 feet. The viewpoint overlooks the valley of the East Fork/South Fork Trask River area. From the west, the upper route consists of Steamboat Ro...
Learn more about Murphy Guard Station Loop

From the south side, the trail to Tahoe Lake starts with the Dovre Peak Bypass, either from Fan Creek Campground or Elk Bend Campground. There are several options where the Dovre Peak Bypass meets the Tahoe Lake Trail. Near the top of the Tahoe Lake Trail, there are multiple overlooks to choose from...
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Bell Mountain is located in the Upper Nestucca OHV Area west of McMinnville, Oregon. Bell Mountain is 2,608 feet and once housed a fire lookout tower which was removed in 1951. You can park nearby and it's a short hike to the top of the area. Rye Mountain is due west of Bell Mountain and is 2,425 fe...
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Military is a 2-mile graded and maintained trail featuring sections lined with cement pavers and a wide two-track surface through dense forest. Although mostly wide, there are occasional narrow tree pinches where trees closely line the trail. The route is fast and flowy with gentle curves, a few lar...
Learn more about Military #43

This is the easy side of 7 Up. It is fun and not as extreme as the hard side of 7 Up. Winding through the forest, there is a little bit of rutted-out dirt trial, some mud, rock sections, and lots of switchback turns. Lockers are not needed; just about any high clearance 4wd vehicle should be able to...
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Clydes is a 2-mile trail featuring an easy two-track route with frequent curves, small loose rocks, and occasional rutted or dug-out sections. The trail winds through a mossy, scenic forest of western white pines, with minor roots, water bars, and gentle, uneven terrain. There are a few straightaway...
Learn more about Clydes #7

This connector features a moderate climb from the north end through a fern-covered forest lined with western white pines. The trail surface consists of small loose rocks and occasional shallow ruts. After the initial climb, the trail descends gently along a hillside in a logged area with young pine ...
Learn more about #9 Connector

This is a .8-mile directional loop trail that travels counterclockwise along a scenic forested corridor. This easy two-track is decently wide for ATVs and carved into the mossy Pacific Northwest landscape, with small loose rocks, shallow climbs, and naturally banked corners. Dense bushes and trees l...
Learn more about One-Way #98

Kids Loop is a short half-mile loop specifically designed for young or beginner riders. The trail is a decently wide ATV track that curves gently between the trees and is sometimes lined with logs as boundaries on the edge of the trail. It's located right next to the staging area, making it convenie...
Learn more about Kids Loop #86

This trail just down from Brown's camp parking area. This is a dirt trail for 50-inch and smaller. It is marked easy level. A 50-inch side by side can get through if you don't have anything sticking out on the sides of vehicle, otherwise 4 wheeler and motorcycle best. It is narrow in some areas and ...
Learn more about Brown's Powerline Connector

#43 Connector is a short, less-than-half-mile segment that links Quarry to the main portion of the Military Trail. This easy two-track path features small loose rocks, a fairly flat and gradual grade, and a decently wide corridor suitable for most riders. About halfway through, there's a fun EnduroC...
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Quarry #44 is a 0.7-mile ATV trail that begins with a short, steep section to enter the trail on the west end, over loose rock, then transitions into a wide and easy two-track winding through the forest. The trail features mild root bands, small rolling hills, and waterbars, but remains generally sm...
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Right before you head up this loop you will go through an unnamed road. You will go through a big puddle and up a steep, loose hill with water running down one of the rutted sides, up and over a few water bars that you may think twice if you are in a car. But you never know. May also give it a shot ...
Learn more about Bell Mountain Loop

This gentle, winding gravel road travels through the BLM’s Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Bald Mountain Road to Nestucca River Rd. It provides access to numerous ATV trails, so be aware of trail crossings and oncoming traffic. The canopy is predominantly old-growth Douglas Fir, Western ...
Learn more about Hoag Pass Road

This gravel route runs through the BLM Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Elk Creek Road to Ginger Creek Road, with access to spur roads and pullouts for day-use. The road is generally well-maintained and graded, with compacted gravel, though potholes and seasonal overgrowth, and downed tre...
Learn more about Boundary Road

The route consists of basic logging roads similar to much of the Tillamook State Forest area. There is a modest climb to the viewpoint at approximately 2,500 feet. The viewpoint overlooks the valley of the East Fork/South Fork Trask River area. From the west, the upper route consists of Steamboat Ro...
Learn more about Murphy Guard Station Loop

This gentle, winding gravel road travels through the BLM’s Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Bald Mountain Road to Nestucca River Rd. It provides access to numerous ATV trails, so be aware of trail crossings and oncoming traffic. The canopy is predominantly old-growth Douglas Fir, Western ...
Learn more about Hoag Pass Road

This gravel route runs through the BLM Nestucca River Recreation Area, connecting Elk Creek Road to Ginger Creek Road, with access to spur roads and pullouts for day-use. The road is generally well-maintained and graded, with compacted gravel, though potholes and seasonal overgrowth, and downed tre...
Learn more about Boundary Road

The route consists of basic logging roads similar to much of the Tillamook State Forest area. There is a modest climb to the viewpoint at approximately 2,500 feet. The viewpoint overlooks the valley of the East Fork/South Fork Trask River area. From the west, the upper route consists of Steamboat Ro...
Learn more about Murphy Guard Station Loop

This is the easy side of 7 Up. It is fun and not as extreme as the hard side of 7 Up. Winding through the forest, there is a little bit of rutted-out dirt trial, some mud, rock sections, and lots of switchback turns. Lockers are not needed; just about any high clearance 4wd vehicle should be able to...
Learn more about 7 Up Ez