Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gervais, Oregon

Horse Creek Road connects the Santiam State Forest entrance area with the Molalla River. It starts on South Family Camp Road and goes to the South Fork Molalla River Road. The Santiam State Forest may be closed because of forest fire damage. Horse Creek Road crosses several private properties, so cl...
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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 cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
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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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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. The area is full of 4x4 and ATV trails. There is snow covering a majority of the road during the winter months.
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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FS 4510 is a generally easy but bumpy gravel trail, characterized by frequent potholes and occasional deep puddles that can make for a rough ride. It can be accessed either from Hillockburn Road or via Green Mountain Road using FS 4510-160. Along the way, several offshoot trails branch out, includi...
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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 the route to get to Snow Peak. From the top, you will have to hike up approximately 1.5mi, or take another motorized route that will require a high-clearance 4WD. The road is larger gravel. It is very passable by 2WD, though a low-ground-clearance car is not recommended, as there are a fe...
Learn more about Upper Neal Creek 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...
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National Forest Development Rd 4610 has changed a lot over the last couple of years as the Riverside forest fire ripped through this area. Be advised that landslides, falling trees, and debris can occur in this area at any time. This road is not at all advised for a car. Road 4610 starts as a paved ...
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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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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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The Thoughtful Lunch Trail is an easy, highly accessible route in the Ladee Flats OHV area, making it perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a quick, scenic spot to pause and take in the view. Spanning approximately one mile, this short dirt-and-mud path gently climbs about 148 feet ...
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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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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 are a few small spots off the side of the road that you could pull over for a night.
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This is a narrow trail stretching approximately 1.5 miles, connecting to several trail networks in the Hebo region. Along this path, I encountered small mud holes and sections only wide enough for a single vehicle. The surroundings are lush, with ferns and moss-covered trees lining the route, and th...
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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...
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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. It goes past the La Dee Flats OHV play area. Fires have created weak limbs. Avoid when windy. There are tons of spin-off trai...
Learn more about Abbott Road 4610

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 cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
Learn more about Green Mountain Gravel Pits

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. The area is full of 4x4 and ATV trails. There is snow covering a majority of the road during the winter months.
Learn more about Green Mountain Road

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 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 cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
Learn more about Green Mountain Gravel Pits

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. The area is full of 4x4 and ATV trails. There is snow covering a majority of the road during the winter months.
Learn more about Green Mountain 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

This is the route to get to Snow Peak. From the top, you will have to hike up approximately 1.5mi, or take another motorized route that will require a high-clearance 4WD. The road is larger gravel. It is very passable by 2WD, though a low-ground-clearance car is not recommended, as there are a fe...
Learn more about Upper Neal Creek Road