Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lafayette, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Mount Hebo Road is an easy gravel and natural mixed-surface road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. Be mindful of the large potholes and water puddles, as well as slippery sections of mud when…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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As you travel this road, you will pass through multiple private timberlands and BLM and you will be met with beautiful views, wildlife (if lucky), bicyclists, and vehicles. This crosses paths with the Banks-Vernonia trail…
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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…
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Hembre Ridge Road is a gravel forest service road that starts off of Jordan Creek Road and climbs quickly and steeply up onto Hembre Ridge in the Tillamook Range. It is over 12 miles long…
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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…
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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 - 2.8 miles, ZigZag Road South - .5 miles, and…
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This is one of the main arteries leading deep into the Tillamook State Forest from the Trask River Road. Follow it up the North Fork Trask River and on to Yamhill if you wish, passing…
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You will be in for a real treat once you get to the top of this one. Be prepared for breathtaking views. If you have a significant other, take them up here for a chance…
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