Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dundee, Oregon

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7 Up Ez

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,…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mount Hebo

Mount Hebo Road is an easy gravel and natural mixed surface road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, be mindful of the large potholes and water puddles, as well as slippery sections of mud…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Niagara

Niagara road runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is a one-lane gravel road with turnouts. Some sections of the road are more natural surfaces with sections that get muddy and slippery when wet. There…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Square Top

Square Top road runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is an easy one-lane gravel road with pullouts. Some sections of this road can get slippery when wet, and at one end of it, there…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Grindstone View

Grindstone View road runs through the Tillamook State Forest and Siuslaw National Forest. It is an easy gravel road with sections that become more natural, some spots can be muddy when wet. There are some…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

King of the Hill

This route starts from the Jones Creek Exit off the highway and immediately onto a dirt road. You will end up taking North Fork Wilson River Road, the first half of the route you are…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cook creek Road

Cook Creek Road is an easy-going logging road. There are multiple cliff drop sides, but the terrain is very easy to navigate. There are multiple potholes but no real obstacles and the road is primarily…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Salmonberry Railroad Tunnel Route

This route is an easy gravel road out and back route. The Beaver Slide Road dead ends at the Salmon Berry River where the road is washed out. There are many other logging roads that…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Green Mountain Road

This is one of the main roads heading up to Goat Mountain. There are many spur roads you can take off of Green Mountain Road; just make sure to check the status of gate closures.…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Green Mountain Gravel Pits

This route takes you off the main Green Mountain Road, up Green Mountain Middle Road, and to a few gravel pit areas. The route provides a few views of the city of Colton and other…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Crazy Lakes

Crazy Lakes Road runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is an easy one-lane gravel and natural surface road with pull-offs. There are some larger potholes and water puddles so be mindful. There is a…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wage to Walker Ridge

This loop takes you through the primary logging routes of the Clatsop State Forest. Though it's a relatively easy drive, you'll be treated to a variety of scenery across the deep forests, open plains, and…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Hebo Access

Little Hebo Access road is an easy short gravel, it is a quick road to access a bunch of other roads. This road however is beautiful with thick beautiful trees and vegetation. The road runs…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Little Hebo

Little Hebo is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. There are a couple of camp spots on this trail some small ones, and a larger one as well. No cellphone…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sourgrass Ridge

Sourgrass Ridge is an easy road that any vehicle could do, but it is not winter-maintained. The road is very busy so be mindful of that when going around corners, some cars go very fast…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Abbott Road 4610

This road takes you up the mountain past the La Dee Flats staging area out towards the quarries. The staging area has raised loading docks for loading and unloading trailers. Goes past the La Dee…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Osweg Creek Loop

A quick little run right off of Sunset Highway (US Route 26) that traverses the lower portion of the Clatsop State Forest. Don't be fooled by the appearance of a loopback to the main road,…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Butler Creek Mainline

This is the main logging route into the heart of the Clatsop State Forest. This is an easy, scenic drive with numerous spurs to explore. Deadfall could be an issue in the shoulder seasons. Like…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Powder horn

Easy scenic route through the woods that can be done in a 2WD with good clearance. There are wonderful views and plenty of side roads to check out and explore. There are also a few…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Foland Creek

Foland Creek road is an easy gravel road with sections that turn into a more natural surface. A couple of spots clear out for a pretty view of the valleys. The road runs through the…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Platt Canyon Road

Platte canyon Road is a small spinoff from Cook Creek Road. It is primarily dirt and gravel with some heavy ascents and descents. Loose gravel can be tricky in spots and may cause some slide…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is an easy gravel road with a couple of sections of washboard, and some parts with gradual inclines, but nothing technical. The road runs through Siuslaw National Forest. There are a few camp…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lost Lake

This is a fairly short route that branches off from Nehalem River Road, taking you to the beautiful Lost Lake in the Oregon Coast Range. The road can get pretty washer boarded with some pot…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su

Thoughtful Lunch Trail

This is a super easy, dirt and mud trail that leads to a beautiful viewpoint and camp spot. Gorgeous tree covered hills with large devastating burn patches show the harsh reality of the forest fires.…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Lower Nehalem Road Beach Route

This route is a nice backcountry route that leads from HWY 26 towards Nehalem Bay. The first section of this road is paved and then turns into 11 miles of gravel. There are a couple…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Hiack

Hiack is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. Be mindful this is a very easy road, and some cars go very fast around corners due to the road being very…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bun Creek - NF1004

Gravel Forest Service Road climbing up over Buzzard Butte on the Oregon Coast. This is a segment of a longer 'City to Coast' route that traverses the Tillamook Range with the most off-pavement milage possible…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gauldy

Gauldy is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. There are a couple of large camp spots that could fit at least up to 5 rigs along this route, and a…
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Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Abbott Road 6410 Quarry Split

Turn to follow Abbott road towards the quarry. Here the difficulty kicks it up a notch. Deep ruts and pits are hard to judge in the winter months due to puddling. Most are safe; some…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

La Dee Flats

Area consisting of many 4x4 and ATV trails that branch off of main roads. The road itself is gravel with many potholes. During the winter, snow will cover a majority of the area allowing for…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi