Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Metzger, Oregon

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
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Start at the Yamhill Reservoir on Northwest Turner Creek Road, about 8 miles northwest of Yamhill, Oregon. The Yamhill Reservoir is a small body of water on the south side of the road, and just past the Yamhill Reservoir is the water treatment plant. After the water treatment plant is a gate. As wit...
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As you travel this road, you will pass through multiple private timberlands and BLM and you will be met with beautiful views, wildlife (if lucky), bicyclists, and vehicles. This crosses paths with the Banks-Vernonia trail as well. Be on the lookout for log trucks and keep an eye out for pull-outs--t...
Learn more about Northwest Bacona Road

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood and possibly some wildlife as well. The trail is open year-round. During the winter months expect deep snow. Some areas have pit runs on them it seems like so have good tires. Possible flats may happen if not careful or paying attenti...
Learn more about Lower Gunner Lake Mainline

Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood. The trail is open year-round and offers the chance to see wildlife in the area. During the winter months expect deep snow. Possible flats may happen if not careful or paying attention to the sharp rocks, make sure to have good tires....
Learn more about Bacona-Pisgah Home Road

Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood and possibly some wildlife as well. The trail is open year-round. During the winter months expect deep snow. Possible flats may happen if not careful or paying attention to the sharp rocks. Log trucks may also be coming down, use caut...
Learn more about Gunner Lake Mainline

Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood. The trail is open year-round and offers a great chance to see some wildlife. During the winter months expect deep snow. Possible flats may happen if not careful or paying attention to the sharp rocks. Log trucks may also be coming do...
Learn more about Hershey

This route takes you off the main Green Mountain Road, up Green Mountain Middle Road, and to a few gravel pit areas. The route provides a few views of the city of Colton and other cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
Learn more about Green Mountain Gravel Pits

This is an easy open route that passes through private timber land. There are beautiful views overlooking LL Stubb Stewart State Park. There is no camping along this route but this connector will offer a couple of options to go further north towards Washington state and patches of BLM land. You will...
Learn more about Hoffman Road

Military is a 2-mile graded and maintained trail featuring sections lined with cement pavers and a wide two-track surface through dense forest. Although mostly wide, there are occasional narrow tree pinches where trees closely line the trail. The route is fast and flowy with gentle curves, a few lar...
Learn more about Military #43

National Forest Development Rd 4610 has changed a lot over the last couple of years as the Riverside forest fire ripped through this area. Be advised that landslides, falling trees, and debris can occur in this area at any time. This road is not at all advised for a car. Road 4610 starts as a paved ...
Learn more about National Forest Development Road 4610

Clydes is a 2-mile trail featuring an easy two-track route with frequent curves, small loose rocks, and occasional rutted or dug-out sections. The trail winds through a mossy, scenic forest of western white pines, with minor roots, water bars, and gentle, uneven terrain. There are a few straightaway...
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On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit of dust when there are dry conditions. The campground is open Thursday through Monday and has 9 spots. Ver...
Learn more about Cold Creek Camp

L-1200 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. It's an easy gravel road that is well maintained by the state. Once on the trail, you will first cross the West Fork Washougal River where you can stop and enjoy the scenery and the small waterfall and even camp if you'd like. From there you continu...
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This is a .8-mile directional loop trail that travels counterclockwise along a scenic forested corridor. This easy two-track is decently wide for ATVs and carved into the mossy Pacific Northwest landscape, with small loose rocks, shallow climbs, and naturally banked corners. Dense bushes and trees l...
Learn more about One-Way #98

This is one of the main roads heading up to Goat Mountain. There are many spur roads you can take off of Green Mountain Road; just make sure to check the status of gate closures. The area is full of 4x4 and ATV trails. There is snow covering a majority of the road during the winter months.
Learn more about Green Mountain Road

This trail just down from Brown's camp parking area. This is a dirt trail for 50-inch and smaller. It is marked easy level. A 50-inch side by side can get through if you don't have anything sticking out on the sides of vehicle, otherwise 4 wheeler and motorcycle best. It is narrow in some areas and ...
Learn more about Brown's Powerline Connector

Kids Loop is a short half-mile loop specifically designed for young or beginner riders. The trail is a decently wide ATV track that curves gently between the trees and is sometimes lined with logs as boundaries on the edge of the trail. It's located right next to the staging area, making it convenie...
Learn more about Kids Loop #86

This connector features a moderate climb from the north end through a fern-covered forest lined with western white pines. The trail surface consists of small loose rocks and occasional shallow ruts. After the initial climb, the trail descends gently along a hillside in a logged area with young pine ...
Learn more about #9 Connector

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

This route takes you off the main Green Mountain Road, up Green Mountain Middle Road, and to a few gravel pit areas. The route provides a few views of the city of Colton and other cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
Learn more about Green Mountain Gravel Pits

Military is a 2-mile graded and maintained trail featuring sections lined with cement pavers and a wide two-track surface through dense forest. Although mostly wide, there are occasional narrow tree pinches where trees closely line the trail. The route is fast and flowy with gentle curves, a few lar...
Learn more about Military #43

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

This route takes you off the main Green Mountain Road, up Green Mountain Middle Road, and to a few gravel pit areas. The route provides a few views of the city of Colton and other cities farther out. The pits are locations with some four-wheeling obstacles and is where a lot of people go to shoot th...
Learn more about Green Mountain Gravel Pits

National Forest Development Rd 4610 has changed a lot over the last couple of years as the Riverside forest fire ripped through this area. Be advised that landslides, falling trees, and debris can occur in this area at any time. This road is not at all advised for a car. Road 4610 starts as a paved ...
Learn more about National Forest Development Road 4610