Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Helix, Oregon

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Tiger Creek

Tiger Creek Trail starts south of the small town of Kooskooskie, WA and winds back and forth on dirt and gravel roads through Umatilla National Forest as you climb approx. 3,300ft to an intersection with…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Grease Monkey James

This trail is near Penland Lake. Travel around the area with views through the blue mountains. Most of the trip is maintained forests service roads. There is the opportunity for some off-road trails and more…
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Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Jump Off Joe

This scenic nearly nineteen mile route climbs to an elevation of 6,436 feet above sea level. And, as you probably know that translates to incredible views. To the south a valley that cradles the middle…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

MRS RD 4550000

This route climbs to the North West from the Middle Fork of Oregon's John Day River. Along the way you'll encounter a handful of beautiful wild camp spots often used by local hunters. As the…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Cub Creek

This is a well-maintained snowmobile and ATV trail from the North Fork of the Burnt River to Sumpter, Oregon.
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Total Miles
22.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Marble Creek Pass to Sumpter

This short and easy route connects the small town of Sumpter to Marble Creek Pass. The forest service roads that comprise this track are well maintained and easy to navigate. Along the way you'll meander…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Marble Creek Pass

Marble Creek Pass is in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City in eastern Oregon. Marble Creek Road out of Baker City becomes forest road NF6510 (Marble Creek Pass Rd). It's approximately 9 miles…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Wild Horse Monument

This is a relatively easy trail that takes you beyond the Wild Horse Monument and into BLM land. Overall, this is a GREAT trail to learn the basics of off-roading in a fun and safe…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fish Lake - Twin Lakes

This route takes you to a couple of beautiful small lakes while providing incredible views of the Whitman National Forest. Overall the route is very easy and straight forward, but there is a section that…
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Total Miles
30.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Frenchman Coulee Tour

Most travelers explore the south side of Frenchman Coulee and completely overlook the solitude of the north side. The spur trails lead you to various vantage points along the coulee rim. Each of those spurs…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Eagle Creek Vista

The majority of this trail climbs up a gravel road from Highway 86. There is only a small section when turning off of Eagle Creek Road where the road gets rougher and would most likely…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jackknife Ridge Road

Jackknife Ridge Road takes you from the Columbia River at Whiskey Dick Creek, up and over Jackknife Ridge. This recorded route ends at Skookumchuck Creek, which may or may not be passible depending on the…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Homestead Trail

This is a rough dirt and rocky trail leading to the remains of an old Homestead. On this route depending on the time of year you go through there are 2 water crossings but they…
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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Oregan Eagle Mountain View

Have a good set of mud tires during the cold and wet seasons on this trail. 4x4 is recommended. You will find awesome views of the Eagle Cap Mountains Public Access Road with a little…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Quilomene Ridge Road

One-way route with beautiful views over Quilomene Ridge Road to a large camp spot on the banks of Columbia River north of Vantage, WA. This is a nice trip for a group as the camp…
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Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su