Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mitchell, Oregon

This route transports travelers from Highway 26 north of Prineville Oregon into the middle of the Ochoco National Forest. Along the way you'll find yourself navigating well-groomed forest service roads, fairly narrow and rocky road…
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This maintained gravel road will take you through part of the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Hills National Monument. You can access the Painted Hills Overlook from this trail, which has several hiking trails…
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This is a quick out-and-back trail, and though it may be short, the views are absolutely stunning, even on a cloudy day. The trail is straightforward aside from 1 or 2 slightly washboarded areas. There…
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Trail starts with a long dirt road through the farmland of Paulina Valley, then starts to climb into forest after a creek crossing. The trail can be rocky with some ruts, mud puddles in spring…
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This trail is an easy dirt road with a small amount of pavement. It has some good camping spots and goes by several old mining remains as well as an old abandoned house. Some are…
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Beautiful, lightly trafficked area in the Ochocos full of wildlife and providing great views. There is plenty of dispersed camping and some fun creeks to play in. Great wildflowers. Be aware of free range cattle…
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This is a fairly flat high desert trail that connects to several main trails in the area. It has short stretches of mild rocky sections requiring care in choosing a safe line for motorcycles. Snow…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 trail is near Penland Lake. Travel around the area with views through the blue mountains. Most of the trip is maintained forests service roads. There is the opportunity for some off-road trails and more…
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McDonald's Crossing is a Historical section where wagon trains from the Oregon Trail crossed the John Day River from 1843 - 1863. In 1858, a Ferry was established here, and in 1866, a Bridge was…
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Take your time and enjoy the rugged beauty as you travel down this deep rimrock-lined canyon section of the Deschutes River, a designated Federal Wild and Scenic River. This road ends 17 miles down the…
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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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Offering epic views of central Oregon, this extension to the very tame Pine Mountain Observatory road can be accessed from either side. It is primarily one lane, but there are wide spots where someone could…
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This trail is a unique way to access the Malheur National Forest near Riley, Oregon. The route follows Miller Canyon and has been used for around 100 years or more. There was a fire in…
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Spencer Wells Road is an easy gravel road with sections that turn into dirt. In the wet weather, the road can become muddy--by the looks of it, a very slippery mess. Other than that, this…
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Trail 48 is a 2.5-mile easy route that runs wide and flat through a forest of young trees. It features long, straight sections with big whoops and good visibility, making it a fast and accessible…
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Trail 83 is an easy route that winds tightly through dry forested terrain with sagebrush and mature ponderosa pine. The trail features large whoops and closely spaced trees, creating a narrow, shaded path. Minor elevation…
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Trail starts very tame, just a narrower dirt road. About a mile in, the whoops start and will continue for the rest of the trail. Once the whoops start, you'll also have some large berms…
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Trail 82 is a short 0.8-mile spur connecting Trails 81 and 47. It winds through tight forest with trees closely lining the path and features big whoops, sagebrush, and banked corners. The route includes small…
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Trail 70 is a fast and flowy route weaving through a ponderosa forest with trees closely lining the trail. It features huge whoops, banked corners, berms, tight turns, and small hills. The surface is mostly…
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Trail 43 begins with a short climb over loose rock before transitioning into a long section of deep whoops in sandy dirt, winding through open sagebrush terrain. A few small rock features break up the…
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Trail 61 is a short, half-mile connector between Trails 60 and 42, featuring a flat and very gradual sandy dirt surface. The trail passes through sagebrush and ponderosa pine and includes consistent whoops, though no…
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Learner's Loop is a short, quarter-mile one-way trail near the Rd 2510 Staging Area, designed specifically for beginners and new riders. The loop runs clockwise to ensure safety and features a sandy dirt surface with…
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Trail 4 begins at the 25 Road Staging Area, which includes picnic tables and OHV parking, and heads east. The trail is characterized by dusty conditions, several road crossings, and numerous deep whoops, yet it…
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