Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ione, Oregon

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 built nearby. Two separate trails can be located on the steep hillside overlooking the river, well-mark...
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Madison Butte Lookout is a 9.2-mile out-and-back trail (4.6 miles one way) that climbs from Road Canyon Road to the Madison Butte Lookout. The route features small rock steps, steep sections, and tight switchbacks near the summit. Several dispersed camping opportunities are available along the trail...
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Starting from the north side at the intersection with FS 21, Wilson Creek Road is a 10.6-mile point-to-point gravel road. The trail is well-maintained for its entire length and provides access to a staging area for the Murrow-Grant OHV Park, located 1.2 miles from the start, as well as to park route...
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Trail 56 is a 0.8-mile point-to-point single-track trail in the Morrow - Grant County OHV Park. Starting from the lower intersection with Trail 54, the trail is fast and flowing, winding back and forth across what appears to be an old creek bed, with a few tight, brushy sections. After crossing Trai...
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Meat Pole Trail is a 3.1-mile point-to-point route that serves as an alternate to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 56, 53, 52, and 51. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few steep climbs and occasional muddy sections. Meat Pole is well suited as a warm-up or access trai...
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Trail 78 is a 1.1-mile point-to-point trail that serves as an alternative route to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 79, 80, and 85. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few muddy sections and occasional tight, brushy areas. Trail 78 is open year-round. An Oregon State ATV...
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The Starvation Lane River Access road to the John Day River is a gravel road that winds through wheat fields and sagebrush. The upper section of the gravel road can be anything from smooth to rough, or washboard to puddle-laden, depending on the time of the season. The lower section is a "primitive"...
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Trail 86 is a 1-mile point-to-point trail that connects Trail 70 and Trail 1C. Starting from Trail 70, the surface is raw and grassy, making it difficult to follow at times. The trail then transitions to rocky and muddy sections before intersecting with Trail 1C. Trail 86 is open year-round. Signage...
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Swale Trail is a 7.8-mile point-to-point trail that branches off FS 21 before reconnecting later along the route. Starting from the northeast end near Dutch Creek Guard Station, the trail climbs out of the valley where it meets Swale Creek and follows the creek for 0.75 miles, after which the trail ...
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The Old Western Route is a 13.9-mile point-to-point gravel road connecting the west end of Wheeler Point with the Heppner-Spray Highway. Although the road appears to continue west to the town of Fossil, a private gate is located several hundred yards west of this route's western end. The road surfac...
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Trail 41 is a 0.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Morrow County OHV Park that connects Wilson Creek Road to Trail 40, before ending at an intersection with Trail 1. Starting from Wilson Creek Road, the trail is a narrow double track featuring a mix of embedded and loose rock before transitioning to...
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Trail 70 is a 1-mile point-to-point trail that serves as an alternative to a section of Trail 1. The trail is seldom used, resulting in a raw surface with significant grass growth, making it muddy and difficult to follow in places. Several deep potholes are present. Trail 70 is open year-round. An O...
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Trail 44 is a 1.5-mile point-to-point connector trail that starts at Trail 40 and ends at Trail 43, while also providing access to Trails 47, 55, 45, 58, and 42. Starting from Trail 40, the route winds through an open grassy meadow before beginning a steep, rocky descent down to Trail 43. Trail 44 i...
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Trail G3 is a 2.5-mile point-to-point double-track trail that begins at an intersection with Trail 1, crosses Wilson Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with Trail G1. The trail is easy-going and provides access to several other trails within the Morrow County OHV Park. An 83-inch-wide cattle gu...
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FS 5327 is a 9.6-mile out-and-back trail that begins at an intersection with FS 53, providing access to Divide Well Campground before ending at a gate at a private property boundary. The trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel road with numerous spur trails to explore, many with posted seasonal res...
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Wheeler Point is a 15.7-mile point-to-point gravel road connecting Heppner-Spray Highway with the west end of The Old Western Route. Starting from the east side, Wheeler Point descends before leveling out and continuing along the south edge of the Umatilla National Forest. This section offers stunni...
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FS 2106 is a 4.7-mile out-and-back trail branching off FS 2105. The route winds through clear-cut areas, transitioning into new-growth forests before terminating at a small turnaround. With numerous spur trails and open areas for dispersed camping, FS 2106 is an excellent trail for stock, low-cleara...
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FS 5316 is a 15.9-mile out-and-back trail branching off FS 53 and winding through the Umatilla National Forest before terminating at a private property boundary 1 mile past Potamus Point. The trail is wide, gravel, and well-maintained with only sparse washboarding and potholes throughout; however, t...
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FS 5312 is a 6.7-mile point-to-point trail beginning at its intersection with FS 53 and terminating at FS 5320. The road surface is wide, well-maintained, and generally smooth, with some sections of washboarding and water damage. In wet conditions, the road surface can become soft. This trail is man...
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FS 23 West is a 9.2-mile point-to-point, well-maintained gravel road. Starting from the intersection with Wilson Creek Road and FS 23 East, the road crosses a bridge over Wilson Creek before beginning a consistent 1,600-foot climb. Occasional narrow sections occur in the first couple of miles before...
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Madison Butte Lookout is a 9.2-mile out-and-back trail (4.6 miles one way) that climbs from Road Canyon Road to the Madison Butte Lookout. The route features small rock steps, steep sections, and tight switchbacks near the summit. Several dispersed camping opportunities are available along the trail...
Learn more about Madison Butte Lookout - FS 2119033

Starting from the north side at the intersection with FS 21, Wilson Creek Road is a 10.6-mile point-to-point gravel road. The trail is well-maintained for its entire length and provides access to a staging area for the Murrow-Grant OHV Park, located 1.2 miles from the start, as well as to park route...
Learn more about Wilson Creek Road - FS 2128

Meat Pole Trail is a 3.1-mile point-to-point route that serves as an alternate to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 56, 53, 52, and 51. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few steep climbs and occasional muddy sections. Meat Pole is well suited as a warm-up or access trai...
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Trail 78 is a 1.1-mile point-to-point trail that serves as an alternative route to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 79, 80, and 85. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few muddy sections and occasional tight, brushy areas. Trail 78 is open year-round. An Oregon State ATV...
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Madison Butte Lookout is a 9.2-mile out-and-back trail (4.6 miles one way) that climbs from Road Canyon Road to the Madison Butte Lookout. The route features small rock steps, steep sections, and tight switchbacks near the summit. Several dispersed camping opportunities are available along the trail...
Learn more about Madison Butte Lookout - FS 2119033

Starting from the north side at the intersection with FS 21, Wilson Creek Road is a 10.6-mile point-to-point gravel road. The trail is well-maintained for its entire length and provides access to a staging area for the Murrow-Grant OHV Park, located 1.2 miles from the start, as well as to park route...
Learn more about Wilson Creek Road - FS 2128

Meat Pole Trail is a 3.1-mile point-to-point route that serves as an alternate to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 56, 53, 52, and 51. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few steep climbs and occasional muddy sections. Meat Pole is well suited as a warm-up or access trai...
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Trail 78 is a 1.1-mile point-to-point trail that serves as an alternative route to a section of Trail 1, while also providing access to Trails 79, 80, and 85. The trail is fast and flowing, with a few muddy sections and occasional tight, brushy areas. Trail 78 is open year-round. An Oregon State ATV...
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