Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gaston, 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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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#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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Crooked Bridge #3 is a wide, fast, and flowy dirt ATV trail that's approachable for all skill levels. Starting from the southern entrance, it offers mostly straight sections with gentle curves and gradual grades, making it an enjoyable and low-stress ride. The trail surface consists of loose dirt wi...
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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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This is a 2-mile segment of Rogers Camp Road, a wide ATV trail running under a dense tree canopy. The route follows an easy grade with a smooth surface, scattered small loose rocks, and frequent gentle curves. While it has a few shelfy sections along the hillside, it remains highly manageable throug...
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Marks #3A is a short, half-mile ATV trail that winds through a forested area on a wide dirt path. With small loose rocks, gentle curves, and only mild elevation changes, it's well-suited for riders of all experience levels. The trail is fun, fast, and flowy, offering a relaxed ride despite some mino...
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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 ...
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Trail #2 is a half-mile-long, easy route that begins at the intersection with Trails #3 and #3A. It starts as a wide, road-width trail with small loose rocks and occasional waterbars before narrowing slightly as it passes between trees toward its northern end. It remains very manageable for all skil...
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K Thumb #51 is a short, easy trail measuring 0.6 miles that winds through the forest with a gradual climb from south to north. The route is notably curvy, with small loose rocks, some embedded rock, and light ruts in a few dug-out sections. Despite these minor features, the trail remains very manage...
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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...
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This is an easy forest road that gives access to Storey Burn Trailhead and hiking trails. There are a couple of nice viewpoints at the higher elevation. This is a main route to lumber operations so it is well groomed. There are not very many dispersed camping spots and while there's signage that wel...
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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...
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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

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

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

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...
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Archer Road is a fast-paced, highly accessible 2.5-mile gravel artery weaving through the vibrant and dynamic landscape of the Tillamook State Forest. Functioning as a primary, multi-use corridor, this exceptionally smooth, single-lane forest service road serves heavy-duty commercial logging operati...
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Zig Zag Road is an easy 3.8 mile gravel forest service road in the Tillamook Range. It is split into three sections (ZigZag Road North - 2.8miles, ZigZag Road South - .5 miles, and the ZigZag Trail - .5 miles) by a change in road surface and character. This easy level-two gravel road changes to a le...
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