Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Moro, Oregon

The Starvation Lane River Access road to the John Day River is a gravel road that winds through wheat fields and sagebrush. The upper section of the gravel road can be anything from smooth to rough, or washboard to puddle-laden, depending on the time of the season. The lower section is a "primitive"...
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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 built nearby. Two separate trails can be located on the steep hillside overlooking the river, well-mark...
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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 canyon, but this trip is more about the journey than the destination. The road is mostly gravel th...
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A dusty but well-maintained dirt trail that crosses through a nature preserve and continues into the Hood National Forest ending at a lush little forest campground with a creek running through it. The trail starts in a valley and ascends up the hillside to the top of the ridge. The views out over ...
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Long Prairie 17 is a byway located in the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. Once you turn onto Long Prairie 17 it begins as pavement and then starts up the hill into gravel which is very bumpy with potholes. This route rides the ridge and parallels a popular hiking trail called Surveyors ...
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An easy dirt road that takes you through the Mt. Hood National Forest. It connects to several other trails in the area, and leads to a few trailheads for hiking and biking. The trail can get dusty behind other vehicles. Unmaintained in the winter months. Keep an eye open, and you'll catch glimpses o...
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FS 4400620 starts at the Clinger Campground. It is a single-vehicle-width trail that winds along a ridge line through a dense pine forest, eventually leading to a small turnaround area. From there, a 200-yard hike is required to reach a viewpoint of Mount Hood--a hidden gem for those willing to make...
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Embark on this 15-mile journey through the eastern section of the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. You begin right off of Wamic Road which is paved. You start a steady climb up this washboard, pothole road where you will find beautiful scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and Tygh Valle...
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This trail is an irregular gravel road marked by large rocks, numerous potholes, and segments of profound dust which create the potential to get stuck. Its accessibility varies with the seasons and may be gated due to snowfall or fallen trees during winter. This route allows you to approach the Nort...
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Trail 587 is a short trail under half a mile long that descends from 596, starting easy and widening through forested areas. The north end features downed logs near the entrance to a burn area, which could significantly increase the difficulty. The trail passes through scenic Douglas fir forests and...
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The east end of Trail 592 starts as a wide, gravelly road along the edge of a burn area, then narrows into a curvy two-track with small climbs on loose dirt and rocks. While some sections are narrow between the bushes with small embedded roots, the trail remains mostly smooth and easy. Several unmar...
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The journey begins with an opportunity to observe whitewater kayakers on the White Salmon River at Northwestern Park, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Continuing west a short distance and turning left onto Nestor Peak Road/N-1000, the road ascends the ridge, passing thro...
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Trail 588 is a 0.6-mile trail starting as a wide two-track through woods with gentle curves and straight sections. Previously cut logs allow for easy passage, and the trail crosses 592. Beginning on 576E and ending on National Forest Road 26, it serves as a straightforward connector within the trail...
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Trail 576E is a short connector trail branching off from 592, beginning as a small wooded two-track segment before opening to a wide, smooth gravel road with no obstacles. It links the 576B loop to National Forest road 2110, starting the route back to the staging area and campground.
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This short connector route drops down 1000 feet into the White River Canyon from NFS 48 and the historic Barlow Road. The first two miles are flat and easy, but the last mile or so is steep and exposed. 4lo is suggested here for engine braking and for increased traction in wet weather. There's techn...
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Green Point - 2810 is a beautiful scenic drive through the Mount Hood National Forest in Northwest Oregon. This road is mainly gravel however there are areas where large boulders and rocks have come on the road and you have to swerve to avoid them as well as large trees lying over the road. Going up...
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Trail 576D is a short connector route, under half a mile long, linking trails 576A and 576. This narrow two-track trail runs through dense woods with numerous sharp curves and windy sections. The surface is mostly smooth dirt with no obstacles and only a few rocks, offering a very easy passage, alth...
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Trail 576A is a 1.4-mile easy two-track winding through forested terrain with a mostly gradual profile and a few small hills. The surface is generally smooth with scattered loose rock, and the trail features tight, winding sections early on before straightening out near its intersection with Trail 5...
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Trail 576C is a continuation of the main two-track route from Trail 576, offering an overall easy ride through wooded terrain. It features smooth dirt sections with tight, winding curves, and occasional patches of loose and embedded rock. The trail maintains a gradual profile throughout and passes t...
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Trail 585 spans 1.6 miles and is characterized by a super curvy two-track layout through dense woods. It features a mix of embedded and loose rocks, large roots, and sharp curves, requiring careful navigation. The trail narrows in places, resembling single track, and includes several unmarked inters...
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Long Prairie 17 is a byway located in the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. Once you turn onto Long Prairie 17 it begins as pavement and then starts up the hill into gravel which is very bumpy with potholes. This route rides the ridge and parallels a popular hiking trail called Surveyors ...
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An easy dirt road that takes you through the Mt. Hood National Forest. It connects to several other trails in the area, and leads to a few trailheads for hiking and biking. The trail can get dusty behind other vehicles. Unmaintained in the winter months. Keep an eye open, and you'll catch glimpses o...
Learn more about Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000

Embark on this 15-mile journey through the eastern section of the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. You begin right off of Wamic Road which is paved. You start a steady climb up this washboard, pothole road where you will find beautiful scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and Tygh Valle...
Learn more about Rock Creek - 4811

This trail is an irregular gravel road marked by large rocks, numerous potholes, and segments of profound dust which create the potential to get stuck. Its accessibility varies with the seasons and may be gated due to snowfall or fallen trees during winter. This route allows you to approach the Nort...
Learn more about Cloud Cap Road

Long Prairie 17 is a byway located in the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. Once you turn onto Long Prairie 17 it begins as pavement and then starts up the hill into gravel which is very bumpy with potholes. This route rides the ridge and parallels a popular hiking trail called Surveyors ...
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An easy dirt road that takes you through the Mt. Hood National Forest. It connects to several other trails in the area, and leads to a few trailheads for hiking and biking. The trail can get dusty behind other vehicles. Unmaintained in the winter months. Keep an eye open, and you'll catch glimpses o...
Learn more about Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000

Embark on this 15-mile journey through the eastern section of the 1.1-million-acre Mount Hood National Forest. You begin right off of Wamic Road which is paved. You start a steady climb up this washboard, pothole road where you will find beautiful scenic views of the Cascade Mountains and Tygh Valle...
Learn more about Rock Creek - 4811

This trail is an irregular gravel road marked by large rocks, numerous potholes, and segments of profound dust which create the potential to get stuck. Its accessibility varies with the seasons and may be gated due to snowfall or fallen trees during winter. This route allows you to approach the Nort...
Learn more about Cloud Cap Road