Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Heppner, Oregon

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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This is a road up a rocky ridge from the valley. You will see blue mountains with views into the valleys below. The road can be challenging as it is rough and rocky. It has…
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McDonald's Crossing is a Historical section where wagon trains from the Oregon Trail crossed the John Day River from 1843 - 1863. In 1858, a Ferry was established here, and in 1866, a Bridge was…
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Starting out on the Frazier Campground side, enjoy a nice mix of rocky shale, flowing dirt, and technical hill climbs perfect for a good long family ride. As you wrap around the west side of…
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Double Track is a very easy trail with views of the Tri-Cities, Washington. There are some small hill climbs along the way. This is a good trail for beginners. During the winter, you will encounter…
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Trail starts with a long dirt road through the farmland of Paulina Valley, then starts to climb into forest after a creek crossing. The trail can be rocky with some ruts, mud puddles in spring…
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This route transports travelers from Highway 26 north of Prineville Oregon into the middle of the Ochoco National Forest. Along the way you'll find yourself navigating well-groomed forest service roads, fairly narrow and rocky road…
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This maintained gravel road will take you through part of the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Hills National Monument. You can access the Painted Hills Overlook from this trail, which has several hiking trails…
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This is a quick out-and-back trail, and though it may be short, the views are absolutely stunning, even on a cloudy day. The trail is straightforward aside from 1 or 2 slightly washboarded areas. There…
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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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This route climbs to the northwest 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 road…
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This is a hard-packed, very worn-out road that is the main in and out of the Juniper Dunes OHV area. The road itself is mostly compacted desert hardpan with sandy washes mixed in. There are…
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This road is a mix of hard pack and sandy washes. This road is one of the spurs that lead into the north part of the Juniper Dunes Open OHV Riding area. The road is…
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This is a one-lane route that takes you to the gate for the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area. It is a tight, twisty, curvy, and sandy route that is a lot of fun if you have…
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This trail is an easy dirt road with a small amount of pavement. It has some good camping spots and goes by several old mining remains as well as an old abandoned house. Some are…
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Take your time and enjoy the rugged beauty as you travel down this deep rimrock-lined canyon section of the Deschutes River, a designated Federal Wild and Scenic River. This road ends 17 miles down the…
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This is a well-maintained snowmobile and ATV trail from the North Fork of the Burnt River to Sumpter, Oregon.
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Ladd Canyon Sno-Park Trail. This mountain trail begins at the Sno-Park in Ladd Canyon and mostly follows Forest Service roads, making it an easy and accessible route. It's perfect for a day trip--whether you're heading…
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This route is a well maintained gravel road that accesses High Lake, as well as Indian Springs and the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Much of the route was burned years ago and has dangerous standing trees…
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The railbed riot is a scenic UTV trail that winds through rugged forest service roads, alpine meadows, and dense pine forests. This approximately 20-mile trail provides riders with breathtaking mountain views, opportunities to spot big…
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This routes visits the unique Myrtle Park Ice Cave and ends at a scenic overlook. Deep in the forest, this is a remote and little known location, even to locals. In the late spring there…
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Beautiful, lightly trafficked area in the Ochocos full of wildlife and providing great views. There is plenty of dispersed camping and some fun creeks to play in. Great wildflowers. Be aware of free range cattle…
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The trail features hard-packed dirt combined with fractured basalt gravel and runs along the ridge of the Saddle Mountains. It offers 360-degree views of the Columbia River to the west and the Hanford site to…
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The Saddle Mountains Rim Tour trail offers a scenic off-road adventure with sweeping views of the Columbia Basin. This route features a mix of sandy washes, rocky climbs, and ridgeline trails, making it a fun…
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This is an out-and-back trail featuring a mix of dirt roads and fractured basalt gravel. In some areas, the road is narrow with no pullouts available. Below the cliffs, the Columbia River flows, while apple…
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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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Phillips Creek Trail is approximately 10 miles long. It is worth noting that the first 2 miles of this trail are private property owned by CHANDLER GRANDE RONDE RANCH LLC. We were able to drive…
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Craig's Cabin Road is a just under 4-mile trail within Umatilla Forest. This trail is an offshoot of Phillips Creek. The primary trail material is dirt and small loose gravel. This route has a few…
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This trail takes you from Highway 204 to Tiger Creek, past Bone Springs warming shed. It's generally a two-track forest road with lots of cobbled rock and sections of deep ruts and potholes. The trail…
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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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