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.
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This beautifully maintained trail winds through the area with a mix of climbs and descents before connecting to the main Route 3, a large gravel road that provides access to the surrounding trail network. The trail is generally in good condition, but there is a particularly steep downhill section, s...
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This short but exciting trail features a steep descent, followed by a steep climb, then drops down again. The route eventually reaches a lower staging area with plenty of room to turn around and a large area that may suit dispersed camping. The staging area also has two targets for target shooting. ...
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The route moves between wide-open forest, deeper, darker sections, lush green vegetation, and logged areas. The road surface consists of well-maintained gray-brown dirt and gravel, making for a beautiful drive through the area. The trail ends where a sand berm blocks the road and prevents further tr...
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This well-maintained but slippery trail follows a mountain ridgeline and descends steadily through the forest. The route drops approximately 600 feet over 1.5 miles, making for a fairly steep downhill drive. Take care on the descent, particularly where the surface becomes slippery. The trail eventua...
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This short but exciting maintained trail follows a mountain ridgeline with steep drop-offs on both sides. The route is generally in good condition, but one section just before the dispersed campsite becomes particularly narrow, with drop-offs on either side. Vegetation along the edges is beginning t...
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This beautiful, well-maintained trail is a short, one-way-in, one-way-out route, so you must travel the same road in both directions. The trail descends all the way to the bottom, so be prepared for the climb back up on the return trip. At the bottom is the Jerry Phillips Reserve, a 58-acre grove of...
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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...
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This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip; take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes. A small side roa...
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This beautiful trail enters forestry land managed by Weyerhaeuser, where posted signage prohibits camping, hiking, fires, and other activities. Please follow all posted restrictions and respect the property. Shortly after the start, the road splits. Stay to the left, as the right branch leads uphill...
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This short but beautiful trail leads to two dispersed camping areas. The first branches off to the right and overlooks a scenic ledge with a great viewpoint. The second continues to an open area, where elk were heard bugling during the visit. Gunshots were also heard shortly afterward, indicating th...
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This beautiful, well-maintained trail is generally single-lane throughout and offers an impressive variety of forest scenery. The route begins in a narrow, dark forest before opening into more spacious woodland and climbing toward elevations of 1,800 feet and higher. From there, it descends into a l...
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This maintained trail winds through the forest with a mix of switchbacks, curves, and winding sections. The route moves between open areas, open forest, and deeper, darker sections of trees, creating a nice variety of scenery. Watch for oncoming traffic, particularly around the many curves and tight...
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This short but beautiful trail offers a majestic drive through the forest as it climbs steadily up a steep incline. The route climbs for an extended stretch before leveling out, then passes through several muddy areas that require extra caution. After the muddy sections, the trail climbs again befor...
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This absolutely stunning trail follows a ridgeline with significant drop-offs, so use extra caution throughout. The road is quite narrow and steep in places, with a long downhill section followed by a steep climb on the return trip. Take it easy on the descent and watch your brakes, especially after...
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This gravel trail begins with a steady descent before becoming significantly steeper farther along the route. The descent is a bit difficult, and the muddy surface can become very slippery, so low range is advisable for both the descent and the climb back up. Although the forest is generally wet, it...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

This short but exciting trail features a steep descent, followed by a steep climb, then drops down again. The route eventually reaches a lower staging area with plenty of room to turn around and a large area that may suit dispersed camping. The staging area also has two targets for target shooting. ...
Learn more about 1857

The route moves between wide-open forest, deeper, darker sections, lush green vegetation, and logged areas. The road surface consists of well-maintained gray-brown dirt and gravel, making for a beautiful drive through the area. The trail ends where a sand berm blocks the road and prevents further tr...
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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

This short but exciting trail features a steep descent, followed by a steep climb, then drops down again. The route eventually reaches a lower staging area with plenty of room to turn around and a large area that may suit dispersed camping. The staging area also has two targets for target shooting. ...
Learn more about 1857

The route moves between wide-open forest, deeper, darker sections, lush green vegetation, and logged areas. The road surface consists of well-maintained gray-brown dirt and gravel, making for a beautiful drive through the area. The trail ends where a sand berm blocks the road and prevents further tr...
Learn more about 1900