Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Eugene, Oregon

This is a great weekend drive. Go north on Marcola Road out of Springfield. Shotgun Creek Road is on the left just after you pass the covered bridge. Head up to the fork and take…
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As you head past Crooked Creek OHV you will follow the blacktop straight into a dense beautiful forest. The road turns to gravel and winds its way up the mountain. You can hunt mushrooms, hike,…
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Goodman Creek is a typically unmaintained one-lane gravel road with turnouts that runs through the Willamette National Forest, there is a chance of fallen trees in this area. The road has three hiking trails Eagles…
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June Mountain road runs through Umpqua National Forest, it is a mix of gravel and natural surfaces. There is a potential for multiple downed trees, some of which hang over the road, making it not…
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NF-5821 is a dirt road on the opposite side of Willamette Highway 58, separated by Lookout Point Lake. The locals use this road as an alternative route when Highway 58 is closed due to a…
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This is the first trail you hit coming in from the west side of Big Fall Creek Road. This is an easy logging road that is quite windy at the beginning. Smooth riding on this…
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Prairie Peak is located on BLM land outside of Triangle Lake, Oregon. The area is a system of trails and dirt roads that wind their way up to a broadcast tower at the peak that…
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Laying Creek - Patternson road is a very easy smooth two-car wide gravel road, that is typically unmaintained. There are sections of the road that can get steep, but it is still doable for a…
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When entering Patterson Mountain Road from Highway 58 in the beginning, there is a dirt bike trail that runs across the road called Lawler #3473 Trail. Keep an eye out for riders. This road runs…
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This trail segment began at the intersection of Patterson Mountain, "Surprise" and Layng Creek-Patterson, which straddles the divide between Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest. The trail winds over Patterson Saddle and alongside Patterson…
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This trail begins near the highway and Shady Dell Campground. The first couple hundred yards are paved, turning to fairly smooth gravel for the remainder, with the occasional pothole to avoid. Although there is a…
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Beginning off of Big Fall Creek Road on the north, this easy trail passes a couple of homes on the way in. As you ascend more than 2500 feet, you pass through a small burn…
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This trail spans between the Mid Coast Ridge trail and the Kruger Rock Road Trail. The south end, near Mid Coast Ridge and Fivepoint Hill, sports the highest elevation, dropping steadily for about 1000' before…
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The first mile to mile and a half is full of potholes, then it smooths out. There are dispersed camping spots along the way along with a couple of streams and views when it opens…
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Champion Creek Road is a fun route up to Champion Saddle. The overall grade is fairly mild, without any overly steep areas. The road is not maintained and may be more difficult to pass during…
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Are you looking for a backcountry adventure with views? Then I recommend checking out High Divide, a 45-mile-long forest road ride! Most will start this road right outside the town of Oakridge. There is little…
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Starting just north of Oakridge along Aufderheide Dr, this trail climbs a bit more quickly than other forest service roads in the area. More than 2500 feet of elevation gain. Although your ears pop a…
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Grass Creek road is an easy gravel road with some gradually steep inclines. The road offers a couple of camp spots, big enough for one or two cars, one spot is in a rock cory,…
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Missouri Tie is an easy yet very overgrown tight gravel and natural surface mixed road, if you don't want to get pinstripes I would stay away from this route. There are a couple of small…
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When entering Sugar Loaf Road, there is an overgrown bridge that looks pretty old. The road runs through the Siuslaw National Forest as well as Weyerhaeuser private property. The road is an easy yet gradually…
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2110 road number 5850 is an easy gravel road. Depending on the route the road either starts/ends in Umpqua National Forest, or the road starts/ends in the Willamette National Forest, but most of the road…
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Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for…
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This route is a well-maintained forest service road that begins at the bridge in Steamboat Springs and follows 3806 Road to the summit. It is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, including big rigs, and…
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Windy Road runs through Umpqua National Forest, it is a one-car land road with some turnouts, that are typically unmaintained. There are some really cool rock formations along the cliff edges that follow the road,…
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Road 5800 runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with pretty trees, and only a few small potholes. There are a few small spots off the side of the road…
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This well-maintained forest road winds its way through multiple ridges to the intersection of the 3806 NF Road, providing users with an alternative route to access Chilcoot Mountain and the radio towers. The road features…
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High Prairie 1928 is the gateway to Huckleberry Flats OHV Trailhead and Staging Area. This easy gravel road is roughly 7.5 miles long is very well maintained and leads you to a very popular riding…
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Moose Mountain Road, also known as FS 2027, is accessed from US Hwy 20 by turning at Moose Creek Road and crossing the bridge over the South Santiam River. This road is easy gravel, with…
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East Shore is an easy road that any vehicle can do. It takes you along Hill Creek Lake, which has plenty of camping spots. The views are amazing; as you drive, you will see the…
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Bull Run is a loose gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, most of the road is surrounded by thick trees. At the very top, the road becomes steep where logging is done.…
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