Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Merrill, Oregon

The Dill Scenic Trail is an out and back at Shasta National Forest in California. There are great views of Mount Shasta as well as the surrounding mountains. This trail is not difficult by any…
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While the trail is an easy dirt road the real story is the river. The Lower McCloud River flows approximately 12 miles from Lake McCloud into Lake Shasta. It can have an emerald green color,…
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This is segment one of the SW Oregon Overland Adventure Loop. This segment is an easy gravel road between the Mount Ashland Ski Resort and the historic McKee Covered Bridge. It passes by two fire…
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This is a great run from Wagner Creek through parts of Siskiyou Pass to Maple Dell Gap. From Maple Dell Gap you can continue on to Squaw Lake or head north and reconnect with Siskiyou…
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Forest Road 9772 runs along the south shore of Miller Lake and serves as the primary access point for the Digit Point Day-Use Area and Miller Lake Trailhead (#3725). It is a standard forest road,…
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Three Lakes Road is a gravel road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are lots of off-shoot roads that offer access to camping spots. The road itself is easy, with a couple of…
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This is a connection road between the back side of Talent, OR and the Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forests. The road leaves an area of homes and farms and climbs to about 4,200 feet before descending…
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This adventure starts at Crooked Meadow, a gravel road made for logging trucks that cuts through the forest and ascends the Walker Rim. Off of Crooked Meadow Road, the trail numbered 9402 constricts down to…
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Anderson Butte Road is exceptionally scenic and can be run in most seasons. There are not many obstacles, though there are a couple of off-shoots that are fun (including Picnic Trail which is a nice…
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This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
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Sheep Creek trail is located in Umpqua National Forest, Oregon. It can be accessed from N Umpqua Highway or Diamond Lake Loop giving you an easy Offroad trek with views of the Oregon cascades. Located…
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Dog Prairie road is a gravel road that runs through Umpqua National Forest, there are a couple of sections of the road that get a bit washed out, with some ruts and little dig outs…
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Incense Cedar Loop is an easy gravel road, that runs through Umpqua National Forest, a couple of sections of the road get a bit washed out, but its nothing a two-wheel drive cant do, just…
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The journey begins just west of Diamond Lake, where the trail starts as a well-maintained gravel path before transitioning to a natural dirt trail. This marks the beginning of a steep, off-camber ascent to the…
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Lost Creek Loop is a wide single-car gravel road, with enough room to pass two cars if need be, there are a few sections however that get a little tight. It runs through the Willamette…
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This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and…
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This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road…
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Trap Creek Loop Road #4785 runs through the Umpqua National Forest. It is an easy, short gravel road that any car could do. There are two campgrounds around this road: Briggs Camp and Clearwater Falls…
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Starting at Forest Road 22, the route features a well-maintained gravel surface, courtesy of the Forest Service, meandering through dense forests. The brief journey to Skookum Pond offers stunning vistas of the pond and multiple…
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Big Camas road is an easy gravel road, with some very long straight sections, but most of it has big potholes so going fast isn't wise, this is also a very busy road. The road…
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Black Rock is easy gravel and the natural surface mixed road that runs through the Umpqua National Forest. There are amazing views on this road, with areas that have been burned but that doesn't stop…
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Fun dirt/gravel road into Crescent Lake Resort and Crescent Lake Guard Station. Stop at the Crescent Lake Lodge and rent a cabin for the night or just grab A bite to eat at the lodge…
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This trail begins at Highway 44, travels through Lassen National Forest into Lassen Volcanic National Park, and concludes at Butte Lake. The trail is not technical, but can be eroded and present long stretches of…
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One thing about Rolling Grounds road is that it offers amazing views, both of rolling grounds, and rolling rocks! This road is a mix of gravel and natural surface, with spots that get a bit…
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Taking the route less traveled is always best. This is the case on the way to Hole-In-The-Ground as well. There will be many rocks, bumps, and tight turns, but nothing a standard 4-wheel drive can't…
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Katati Road number 2424 is an easy gravel road however there are huge potholes some are the size of a small car. If you are not careful this can cause vehicle damage, so please drive…
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Stage Station Road #2400 is an easy gravel road with some washboarding and a couple of small potholes. The road goes from Highway 31 to Developed Road 22 and drives through the Deschutes National Forest.…
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Copeland Creek road runs through the Umpqua National Fores. It is an easy gravel road with some gradual inclines. You will find beautiful views ever so often when the trees open up. There are sections…
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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…
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The trail is a scenic journey starting just east of South Umpqua Falls, meandering over Quartz Mountain, and culminating at Little River, where it meets Highway 138 in Glide. It provides a magnificent link between…
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