Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lostine, Oregon

Eden Lane is a 14.5-mile point-to-point gravel road. Starting at the eastern end near Troy, Eden Lane climbs out of a canyon before entering the Wenaha Wildlife Area. The road follows the top of Ward…
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Endless Prairie Road stretches across vast open prairie lands, offering an iconic high-desert driving experience where you can literally see for miles and miles in every direction. This graded gravel road cuts through active cattle…
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Duckett Road 716 begins at the entrance to the Zenwelt Prairie Preserve, a protected stretch of historic grassland prairie that showcases the wide-open beauty and rich ranching heritage of the region. This area has been…
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Looking Glass is a 33.9-mile point-to-point trail that serves as the main (and only) route through this section of the Umatilla National Forest, connecting the town of Troy to Looking Glass - FS 63. The…
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FS 6222 is a 7.5-mile out-and-back gravel road that branches off FS 62. The road is single-lane and well-maintained for its entire length, ending at a downed tree. Beyond this point, evidence suggests the road…
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Wellamockin Road North NF46 is a well-graded gravel route that threads through a scenic forested area just north of the Duncorn Overlook Road. The trail is lined with pine trees and lush green vegetation, making…
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Palmer Junction is a 4.6-mile point-to-point, well-maintained, single-lane gravel road. Starting at an intersection with FS 62, Palmer Junction provides access to several spur trails, along with the Fry Meadows Guard Station, before ending at…
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Imnaha 676 is a scenic backcountry route that begins near Imnaha and winds north through a narrow canyon, eventually reaching the gate to the Zumwelt Prairie Preserve. The gravel road starts relatively smooth, passing cattle…
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Hoodoo is a 9.8-mile out-and-back gravel trail providing access to the Hoodoo trailhead. Winding its way through a burned area experiencing new growth, Hoodoo is a single-lane gravel road for its entire length. The trail…
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Cross Canyon is a 2.8-mile out-and-back gravel road that leads to the Cross Canyon Trailhead. The road is well-maintained for its entire length, with only occasional potholes. Along the route, there are several glimpses into…
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Wellamockin Road South NF46 is a gravel route that offers a peaceful ride through open meadows, dense pine forest, and scenic riparian corridors. Though somewhat graded, expect typical washboards and potholes along the way. The…
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This route takes you to a couple of beautiful small lakes while providing incredible views of the Whitman National Forest. Overall the route is very easy and straight forward, but there is a section that…
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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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This route traces the Imnaha River between the scenic Wallowa Mountain Loop road and the small town of Imnaha. The road is wide in all but a few places and is pretty well maintained. This…
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Hat Point is a scenic, graded road that climbs along cliff ledges overlooking vast valleys, ridges, and surrounding mountains. The route travels through lush pine forests and vibrant flora, especially spectacular in the spring when…
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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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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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Wenatchee Big Butte is a 7-mile connection trail on the route to the Big Butte fire lookout. This is a well-groomed trail made mostly of compact dirt with the occasional loose gravel. This is approximately…
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Coleman Road connections Smoothing Iron and Wenatchee Big Butte Trails. It is a well-groomed dirt trail approximately 1.5 vehicles wide narrowing down to approximately 1 vehicle wide. There are numerous pull-out dispersed camping areas on…
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Smoothing Iron Trail is a well-maintained approximately 10-mile trail. The primary ground cover is a mix of dirt and small loose gravel and the trail starts at approximately two car widths and narrows down to…
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This was not noted on the map, but in the wintertime, this is a very small trail that leads to a vault toilet and a warming cabin stocked with firewood and minor medical supplies. The…
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This is the second nearly 8-mile section of Pomeroy Grouse Flats. As continued, this trail is a well-groomed forest road that is approximately two cars wide. There are multiple gated offshoots to this trail, however…
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Buckhorn Overlook Spur is a short but rewarding 2-mile out-and-back trail that connects Forest Road 46 to one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the region--Buckhorn Overlook, perched above the legendary Hells Canyon, the deepest…
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This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV…
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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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FS 3965000 is a well-maintained, double-wide gravel road that winds through a beautiful forested area lined with towering pine trees. This route offers dramatic views of canyons on both sides, creating a scenic drive filled…
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The Hells Canyon overlook has both a paved and un paved approach. Both are very scenic, but we highly recommend the dirt route as it offers a number of camp sites and incredible views. Signs…
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The dirt road is wide with many spots to pull off and enjoy the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington. Wildflowers are in full bloom, and fir and pine trees are thick…
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The majority of this trail climbs up a gravel road from Highway 86. There is only a small section when turning off of Eagle Creek Road where the road gets rougher and would most likely…
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This route travels from the Kendall Monument to NF-64. It runs in either direction but is closed in the winter. It's not a difficult or technical trail, but it is slow-going due to potholes and…
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