Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lookingglass, Oregon

Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for getting from Lil River Side to Rock Creek side in an SxS or 4Wheeler. Come prepared with food, drink, water, and ...
Learn more about Backroads to Swiftwater to Peel Oregon

This route is a bypass for local residents and employees of Job Corps to avoid fire or road hazards that may arise. It is mostly small tire-friendly. Use caution during the week as it will have moderate log truck traffic in the area and on Little River Road.
Learn more about Peel to Wolf Creek Job Corps Bypass Route

Lookout Mountain road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with sections that can be gradually steep and curvy. There are some sections of this road that have really cool rock formations and pretty views. There is also a really cool spot at Emile Shelter to stop and enj...
Learn more about Lookout Mountain

This well-maintained forest road climbs steadily into the mountains, following a winding, mostly single-lane route with occasional pullouts where vehicles can move aside for passing traffic. The road includes numerous switchbacks, sharp curves, and blind corners, so drivers should stay alert for onc...
Learn more about FS 3220900

Lower Emily is an easy, scenic 2.4-mile gravel route in the Umpqua National Forest that provides essential access to the popular Grotto Falls Trailhead, making it perfect for beginners, scenic drivers, and families looking for a classic Pacific Northwest outdoor adventure. Navigating through towerin...
Learn more about Lower Emily

This trail begins as a well-maintained gravel road and is relatively easy to follow through the first section. Conditions change at a major split, where the road to the right leads toward the 320 and includes a steep descent. Continuing on this route, the trail becomes narrower and more rugged, with...
Learn more about FS 3220300

This trail has sections with sheer cliff drop-offs and significant exposure. It is not recommended for anyone uncomfortable with heights, and drivers should use extreme caution near the unprotected edges. This well-maintained gray gravel road climbs steadily from the main road into the mountains, fo...
Learn more about FS 3220000

This beautiful user-maintained forest trail begins in dense woodland before opening into a burned area with views across the surrounding valley. The road remains in relatively good condition for an unmaintained route, although it becomes narrower as it continues, with vegetation closing in around th...
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This serpentine and scenic 6.2-mile climb transports travelers from the lowlands near Haynes Way Lane deep into the rugged heart of the Elliott State Forest. The road is a single-lane gravel track that winds through a dense, vibrant canopy of towering Douglas firs and moss-draped hardwoods. As the t...
Learn more about Tenmile Butte Road - 3500

This section of Callahan Creek is a beautiful, well-maintained gravel route that winds through forest, burned areas, and mountainous terrain. The road begins in the forest and climbs before descending through a wildfire-affected area. As it continues through the burned landscape, remnants of a major...
Learn more about FS 3230000

This 7.9 -mile overland route serves as a primary, scenic gateway into the rugged Elliott State Forest, climbing steadily from the low-lying Larsons Way up to the high-elevation junction with the 2000 Road at Trail Butte. The road is a single-lane gravel track that carves through a verdant landscape...
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Panther Ridge is an easy, scenic 4.1-mile off-road drive through Oregon's Umpqua National Forest. Once a gravel road, it is now an overgrown, unpaved trail heavily encroached upon by dense vegetation, where tight brush can cause pinstriping on larger vehicles. The trail climbs gently from 3,636 to 3...
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Panther Creek road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy single-car width gravel road with some spots to pull off. There are a couple of sections in the trees that clear out offering a pretty view of the mountains in the distance. There is a hike that gets you to Fairy Shelter Fores...
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Lookout road is a very tight natural surface overgrown road that has sections where you will get deep pinstripes, but the camp spot at the top has a large firepit with a pretty nice view however it is only big enough for two rigs. There was spotty cell phone service at the camp spot.
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This 3.4 -mile scenic connector begins as a pastoral drive through a quiet valley before transitioning into the working timberlands of the coast range. The road starts as a wide, well-maintained two-lane gravel country road, flanked by rolling green pastures and active family farms that characterize...
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Timber Creek is an easy gravel and natural surface road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There is access to Mott Trailhead at the beginning/ending of the road, depending on where you started your route. A section of the road has an area that often sees falling rocks and small landslides...
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Snowbird is an easy gravel road with sections that have steep but gradual inclines. It runs through the Umpqua National Forest. This road is filled with gorgeous spots to enjoy views, yet it is a burned area in sections so be aware there is a chance of falling rocks, trees, and flash floods. Don't l...
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This route is a well-maintained forest service road that begins at the bridge in Steamboat Springs and follows 3806 Road to the summit. It is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, including big rigs, and is consistently well-kept, with several large pull-offs and natural water sources along the way. T...
Learn more about Steamboat Springs - Chilcoot

This well-maintained gravel road connects to Cow Creek Trail and is mostly a narrow, single-lane route with frequent curves and switchbacks. Large potholes are common, especially in shaded sections, and dips and corrugation also require slower speeds. From the Cow Creek side, the road begins with a ...
Learn more about 3232000

This trail winds through a beautiful forest but has several distinctly different sections. Starting from the southern end, the route is relatively narrow and heavily wooded, with pinstriping likely as branches and trees encroach on the single-lane road. Many trees have been cut back, although some w...
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Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for getting from Lil River Side to Rock Creek side in an SxS or 4Wheeler. Come prepared with food, drink, water, and ...
Learn more about Backroads to Swiftwater to Peel Oregon

This route is a bypass for local residents and employees of Job Corps to avoid fire or road hazards that may arise. It is mostly small tire-friendly. Use caution during the week as it will have moderate log truck traffic in the area and on Little River Road.
Learn more about Peel to Wolf Creek Job Corps Bypass Route

Lookout Mountain road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with sections that can be gradually steep and curvy. There are some sections of this road that have really cool rock formations and pretty views. There is also a really cool spot at Emile Shelter to stop and enj...
Learn more about Lookout Mountain

This well-maintained forest road climbs steadily into the mountains, following a winding, mostly single-lane route with occasional pullouts where vehicles can move aside for passing traffic. The road includes numerous switchbacks, sharp curves, and blind corners, so drivers should stay alert for onc...
Learn more about FS 3220900

Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for getting from Lil River Side to Rock Creek side in an SxS or 4Wheeler. Come prepared with food, drink, water, and ...
Learn more about Backroads to Swiftwater to Peel Oregon

This route is a bypass for local residents and employees of Job Corps to avoid fire or road hazards that may arise. It is mostly small tire-friendly. Use caution during the week as it will have moderate log truck traffic in the area and on Little River Road.
Learn more about Peel to Wolf Creek Job Corps Bypass Route

Lookout Mountain road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with sections that can be gradually steep and curvy. There are some sections of this road that have really cool rock formations and pretty views. There is also a really cool spot at Emile Shelter to stop and enj...
Learn more about Lookout Mountain

This well-maintained forest road climbs steadily into the mountains, following a winding, mostly single-lane route with occasional pullouts where vehicles can move aside for passing traffic. The road includes numerous switchbacks, sharp curves, and blind corners, so drivers should stay alert for onc...
Learn more about FS 3220900