Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Madras, Oregon

This is a combination of gravel roads and dirt two-track accessing the Crooked River National Grasslands from nearby Madras. It is named after a spur that accesses a hill with a great overlook of nearby…
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This is a 75-mile gravel connector route between Madras, OR and Suttle lake. This route passes through Lake Billy Chinook State Park before climbing into the forest and dropping steeply down to the Metolius River.…
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This is a dirt road used to access Gray Butte and the adjacent Henderson Flats OHV system from US-97. This area is popular with equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers, and the UTV and moto crowd, all…
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This is an unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just north of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often…
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Easy, unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just West of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often used by…
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Gravel Forest Service Road climbing out of the popular Skull Hollow campground up onto the shoulder of Gray Butte in the Crooked River National Grasslands. This road has multiple roadside pullouts used for dispersed camping…
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Steep, rocky road accessing the communications towers on Gray Butte. This road starts at Gray Butte Saddle at roughly 3700 feet and climbs to almost 5100 feet at the summit. The gate at the lower…
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This is an easy gravel forest logging road connecting NF 1170 to Squaw Ridge (NF-1190). It is primarily used when accessing the small portion of the Deschutes National Forest north of Prairie Creek. This road…
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Get ready for a rugged adventure on the Desert Ridge Trail, located on DNR land. This trail is not for the faint of heart, with its potholed, rocky, and dirt road that'll put your vehicle…
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This gravel Forest Service road winds through a landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South and is surrounded by the nearby Jefferson Wilderness and…
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Trail 75 is a 1.6-mile loop starting from the intersection with Trail 74, running along a flat mesa top with expansive valley views, especially as it rides along the mesa's edge. The trail includes tight…
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Trail 71 is a 4.5-mile narrow singletrack winding through the eastern half of the Buckhorn trail system. It traverses low alpine and high desert terrain dominated by sagebrush and junipers. Riders should be prepared for…
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Trail 74 is a 1.6-mile route beginning on a flat mesa top with easy dirt terrain. The trail crosses Trail 73 and a few roads before a semi-steep descent off the mesa near the intersection…
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Trail 73 is an easy 1.7-mile single-track connector between Trails 75 and 72. The trail features mostly dirt terrain with scattered embedded and loose rocks, along with lots of whoops. The profile is very gradual…
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Gravel Forest Service road winding through a landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South and is surrounded by the nearby Jefferson Wilderness and Warm…
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Trail 72 is an almost 3-mile-long dirt bike-only route that runs between Trails 71 and 74. It features tight curves and requires precise maneuvering through trees, with narrow gaps that might catch your handlebars if…
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Trail 91 winds tightly through junipers along the flat top of a mesa, offering a fast and flowy ride with plenty of tight maneuvers. The trail surface is mostly smooth dirt, with occasional embedded rocks…
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Fun little loop trail from/to the Buckhorn Staging Area. Our group had Riders of all ages and Bike sizes, from 50cc to 800cc, and even some Elite Coleman Minibikes! All are welcome in this trail…
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Trail 95 is a long, 2.7-mile easy single track that weaves narrowly through bushes across flat high desert terrain. The trail features tight curves and minor scattered rocks, but remains gradual with only a few…
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Trail 70 is a short, less than half-mile dirt bike-only route that leaves the staging area to connect with several other single tracks. It runs narrow through junipers and sagebrush, featuring numerous whoops and infrequent…
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Trail 90 is a narrow, half-mile single-track starting near the Buckhorn staging area. It winds through sagebrush and juniper trees with a highly curvy layout. The trail features embedded large rocks forming ledges under a…
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A rad way to get from Tumalo to the Cline Butte Trail System. This is an unmaintained road that is the fun route between Tumalo and Sisters or Redmond. Generally plenty of friendly people along…
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Trail 55 is a very easy 0.7-mile trail starting from the North Barr staging area. It's flat and winding through sagebrush and juniper, with sandy dirt, whoops, and only minimal embedded rock. The wide trail…
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Trail 51 is a very easy, flat route of less than half a mile, beginning at the North Barr staging area. The trail consists of sandy dirt with whoops and a few minor embedded rocks,…
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Trail 42 is a 1.7-mile easy two-track route with a slightly bumpier surface due to consistent embedded rock. The trail is sandy dirt mixed with flat rock faces that stick up about 3 inches, creating…
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Fun, flowy, banked turns leading to an abandoned quarry. Some slight rock garden areas to pass through at the beginning of the trail. Once you get to the quarry, you can challenge your vehicle on…
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Trail 96 is a short, less than half-mile spur off Trail 95, running as a narrow single track through high desert terrain with junipers. It features huge whoops, minor rocks, and tight maneuvering between trees,…
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Trail 57 is a very easy, flat, sandy dirt route less than half a mile long, starting from the North Barr staging area. It has a pinch point at the entrance restricting access to vehicles…
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This is a really fun trail to hit with almost any vehicle. Sprinter-type vans would be too tall for some of the low-hanging trees. Starting out at the staging area, travel West across the rocky…
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Trail 25 is a 1.3-mile ATV route winding through junipers and high desert terrain. The trail features sandy dirt with embedded chunky rock that creates a rougher surface but no technical ledges or major obstacles.…
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